Collaborate with the Director to support the Catholic Scholars
and Residence Ministry responsibilities in this role
Follow all RED development process
Supervise the Graduate Assistant for Catholic Scholars and
Residence Ministry
Residence Minister:
Serve as a Permanent Residence (24/7) living in Janetschek
Hall
Support Janetschek, O'Connor, and Carey Halls
Attend, when applicable, RA floor meetings, RA appreciation or
other Residence Life (RA/RD) related events
Serve as part of Emergency Response Team; Provide support,
pastoral counseling, mission presence and mission programming in
Residence Halls
5:30 Sunday Mass Responsibility
rotate coverage with Residence Ministry team and responsible
for community/hospitality efforts)
Move-In Mass and 5:30 Mass…responsibilities include outreach
and recruitment to build and sustain on-campus student attendance.
Attend all RD training
Host and facilitate cross professional development with
particular mission in-services offered
Attend all RA training
Particular mission tone setter in August
Particular January retreat effort
Attend RA selection (every Spring semester) and RD hiring, when
applicable
Attend Residence Life Weekly Staff meeting once a month
Tuesday afternoons 1:30-3:30. 4th Tuesday of the month in
October, November, February, March and April
Duty Rotation
Bereavement/Pastoral Ministry in the Residence Halls
(presence)
Initiatives offered by the Residence Ministers as signature
"mission traditions" programming (connected to RA programming and
Residence Hall Councils) - some of these supported by GA for
CS/RM.
Blessing of Dorms - Move-In Weekend
Sunday Mass imbedded in Move-In Weekend and for Students
weekly
Theology on Tap
Agape Latte/Café de Paul/Cafecito con Jesus
The Chosen/Jim Martin Series
Vincentian Service In-Service
Last Lecture Series etc…
Advent/Lent programming
Small Faith Communities - podcasts, book clubs, etc…
off-campus retreat with external partner (Mariandale, Thomas
Berry, etc…)
One time Praise and Worship Concert
Collaboration with off-campus holy hours, etc…
Movie Night
Faith-based leadership activities and programs
Meditations
Bible Study
Moderator of 3rd year Catholic Scholar:
Responsible to develop Catholic formation and leadership within
junior (third) year cohort. Hold Queens students accountable to
program expectations.
Develop, facilitate, and manage August retreat and fall and
semester weekend retreat days.
Oversee Apostolate Year aspect of junior year including the
coordination of parish assignments for commuter and residents,
executing external assessments with parish partners, and working
with the Graduate Assistant who works with this project.
Facilitate one-on-one formation meetings with all scholars each
semester.
Serve on application selection committee in Spring
semester.
Serve on rotation for coverage of CS Abroad pilgrimage.
When applicable, facilitate and/or oversee special trainings,
lectures, or workshops.
Community Development:
Oversee and develop Hispanic Ministry
Develop student leadership
Work with faculty, admin and staff committee
Oversee biweekly Spanish Mass, Monthly Spanish rosary and
occasional semester programming.
Ensure that budget is allocated and all protocol is followed
for fiscal accountability
Collaborate across campus with groups including, but not
limited to, LASO, EPIC/RISE, OMA, etc…
Conduct research into St. John's being recognized as a
Hispanic-serving institution. Begin collaborating to develop plans
for campus ministry to foster best practice ministry in assisting
with retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
Other duties as assigned:
Presence at bi-weekly faith sharing and requested professional
development with the Department of Campus Ministry.
Presence at the mid-semester and summer Campus Ministry
retreats.
Support of major University liturgies
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position manages one full time employee - Assistant Residence
Minister for Catholic Scholars and one full-time graduate assistant
- GA for Catholic Scholars and Residence Ministry.
Competencies, Education, Experience
The candidate for this position should have
Experience working in service, faith formation, leadership and
social justice programming
Demonstrated competency in campus ministry and pastoral
skills
Ability to work flexible hours and relate to students and
permanent communities.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Banner
Outlook and the computer ability to learn other programs like
Concur, as necessary
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts
Organizational skills, communications, mentoring and working
collaboratively on a team
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Theology or other
related field.
5+ years' experience in campus ministry or higher
education.
Some supervision experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's in Theology
2 years of Supervision Experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Demonstrated competency in campus ministry through
experience.
Organizational skills, communications, mentoring and working
collaboratively on a team.
Supplemental Information
Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment, in the St.
Thomas More Church and in the Residence Village. The job routinely
uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers
and copy machines.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and
use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs;
communicate.; The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20
lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee
duties could also include driving a University van
Environmental Conditions: Normal office
environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 P.M. and Sunday 5:30 pm Mass at
the St. Thomas More Church. Availability to work on evenings or
weekends as needed to support program for students and university
needs. Summer does not include evening or weekend support.
Travel
Travel is primarily local. The position rotates support of an
international pilgrimage led by a Catholic Scholars
moderator.
*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify
Employer
St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is
commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent
upon the departmental budget. St. John's University considers
factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of
the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key
skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational
considerations when extending an offer.
We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet
the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits
such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability
insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer
contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time
off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's
performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus
recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's
University of satisfactory references, verification of employment
and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a
disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
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