Executive Director of Campus Ministry at James Madison University

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking an Executive Director of Campus Ministry to serve the Catholic Campus Ministry at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.

James Madison University is a public, liberal arts university with an undergraduate population of approximately 20,000 students.  The Director of Campus Ministry is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive campus ministry program for the students of the JMU.  Furthermore, these responsibilities include developing student leaders, pastorally responding to student needs, and overseeing student programs and activities. 

Additionally, the Director oversees financial accounts, serves as the liaison between the local Catholic parish, furthers development efforts and campaigns, and builds interfaith relationships among the other campus ministries.  The Director also supervises a staff, including a Priest Chaplain, Director of Development, and FOCUS team.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing
• Through knowledge of Church teachings and theology with the ability to relate that knowledge to young adults in a campus ministry setting
• Familiar with relevant church documents pertaining to ministry and evangelization, specifically:
  • Evangelii Nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World)
  • Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer)
  • Catechesi Tradendae (Catechesis in our Times)
  • Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel)
  • Disciples Called to Witness
  • Renewing the Vision
  • Sons & Daughters of Light

• Knowledge of adolescent and young adult development, spiritual development and application
• Ability to articulate a clear ministry vision and set appropriate milestones to accomplishing the vision
• Exceptional people skills
• Exceptional oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-faith and multicultural settings
• Ability to empathize with others
• Self-motivated, works easily alone or with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in an office setting and at events
• Ability to interact with faculty and staff at a peer academic level
• Ability to recognize the unique development needs of University students
• Ability to work with diverse groups related to student life and health
• Strong computer and digital communication skills
• Strong small group facilitation skills

Education Required: 

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required with a master’s degree preferred (in a relevant field). 
• 3-5 years of prior experience in pastoral work, preferably campus ministry.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time (minimum of 40 hours per week), exempt professional ministry position. Night and weekend work is necessary primarily during the academic year. Regular, weekly schedule will be required. A physical presence on the local campus is required on a weekly basis as well. The position also requires travel to campus ministers’ meetings and other diocesan events, reimbursable through the approved budget. The Director will work regularly with the Diocesan Associate Director of the Office for Evangelization, the Campus Ministry Chaplain, faculty, staff and students of James Madison University as well as other Diocesan Campus Ministers.