"Assistant Catholic Campus Minister"

Job Summary

Bucknell University seeks an Assistant Catholic Campus Minister to join our team. The ideal candidate is a vibrant, student-centered Catholic professional who is passionate about building a meaningful Catholic community on campus. The Assistant Minister will inspire and guide students to actively engage in their faith, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for spiritual growth.

Job Duties

Reporting Relationship/Director Reports: The position reports to the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, and supervises a Program Assistant.

Work Setting/Schedule: On campus, student facing position.

What You Will Do:

• Pastoral Care: Meets regularly 1-1 with students to provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and wise counsel.
• Programming: Organizes a full array of Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) programming including social life, spiritual enrichment, and service to the broader community.
• Liturgy and Worship Coordination: Collaborates with the Catholic Chaplain (an Ordained Priest and employee of the Harrisburg Diocese) to attend and lead religious services including Mass, Rosary, Bible Study, Holidays, and more.
• Leadership and Administration: Leads regular meetings of the CCM staff, executive team, ministry team. Communicates with students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and the broader community and maintains a visible and accessible presence.
• Volunteer Coordination: Coordinates the work of CCM volunteers and liaises with the broader Catholic community (especially in the Harrisburg Diocese).
• Non Essential Functions: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring

Required:

• Education: Masters Degree
• Professional Experience: Two or more years

Preferred, but not required:

• Education: Doctoral degree in Divinity, Education, or related field.
• Professional Work Experience: Four or more years in advising, counseling, or related field.
• Professional Certification or License: 1 Unit Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Budget management; Spiritual direction.

What Else Should You Know

This position is part of a vibrant, Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, reports to the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, and supervises a full-time Program Assistant. Bucknell also has a Catholic Chaplain, who is a Priest of the Harrisburg Diocese, assigned to Bucknell University. The Diocese owns a Newman House directly adjacent to campus (and our other RSL spaces) which is a home-away-from-home for our Catholic Community. As a part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Bucknell Religious & Spiritual Life seeks to provide for the religious & spiritual well-being of the Bucknell community as an integral component of Equity & Inclusive Excellence at Bucknell University. The mission of Religious and Spiritual Life is brought to fruition by providing pastoral care; sustaining vibrant student-center religious communities; offering robust multi-faith opportunities (including fostering a safe environment for religious learning and spiritual exploration); and encouraging exploration of meaning and purpose.

Physical Requirements

Office environment, no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

Job Exempt

Yes

Salary Range

59,760.00-74,700.00

Benefits

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options; An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions); Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!); Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods; A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives; A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card. To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here. (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)