Senior Campus Minister Graduate Ministry

The Senior Campus Minister for Graduate Ministry will serve as a member of the Department of Campus Ministry within the Division of Mission and Ministry. The minister will be responsible for proactive relationship building and the creation of programs in order to foster the faith and spiritual development of graduate students on the Omaha campus -primarily full-time students engaged in a diverse range of academic programs, schedules, and life experiences. The minister will also provide pastoral care. The minister will supervise and collaborate with a part-time (15/hr) Jesuit priest. The individual must be a self-starter who must possess a strong foundation in theology. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ministry of Presence

• Provide physical ministry of presence in the various Schools and Colleges, primarily the School of Dentistry, the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, the College of Nursing, and the School of Law, to accompany students and nurture relationships essential to effective ministry.
• Serve as a visible and accessible campus minister to the graduate school community, with an emphasis on proactive, large-scale relationship building.
• Contribute to new student orientation and other pertinent student offerings in the various Schools and Colleges and their respective full-time, on-ground, cohort-based graduate programs.

Faith Engagement and Spiritual Development

• Facilitate inter-school/college faith opportunities for graduate and professional students.
• Develop and lead spiritual programs aimed at fostering community and belonging.
• Support and resource student-led faith-based initiatives.
• Collaborate with other offices in the Division of Mission and Ministry on opportunities for students.
• Identify and connect with students in need of pastoral care and support in navigating crises.
• Coordinate with liturgists and ministers to support Catholic liturgical celebrations on campus.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school and college-specific ceremonies that include religious or spiritual elements (e.g., blessing of hands, white coat, pinning ceremonies).
• Identify and share about faith communities and resources in Omaha for students of diverse religious and spiritual traditions.

Parish Collaboration

• Liaise with St. John's Parish to identify appropriate spiritual offerings for graduate students and young adults.
• Encourage and support student participation in parish life.
• Promote awareness of Sacramental opportunities among students.

Supervision

• Collaborate with the part-time Jesuit to assess and respond to student pastoral and programmatic needs.
• Provide regular one-on-one supervision and check-ins to support accountability and growth.
• Offer guidance and feedback to support professional and pastoral development.
• Support goal setting and performance evaluation.

Other Duties as assigned

• Share insights with the Director of Mission Engagement and the Vice President for Mission & Ministry to inform resources and formation opportunities to better accompany graduate-student-facing faculty and staff and support mission integration in graduate programs.
• Serve as a member of Campus Ministry during key events.
• Be present at staff and division meetings and gatherings.
• Maintain program budget and other related administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

• At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton's core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
• Ministry of presence to students, fostering the relationships essential to inform offerings and to support student engagement in such offerings. This entails serving as a visible and accessible campus minister to the graduate school community, with an emphasis on proactive, large-scale relationship building.
• Program development - Faith Engagement and Spiritual Development and Parish Collaboration - Design, implement/lead, and evaluate spiritual programs aimed at fostering community and belonging. Coordinate community service initiatives and partner with organizations/groups on campus, including collaboration with other offices in the Division of Mission and Ministry, on opportunities for students.
• Administrative tasks - Budgeting, paperwork; logistics in support of programming and development of programming
• Collaborate with division colleagues to extend offerings
• Provide pastoral ministry to graduate students
• Supervise part-time Jesuit staff member

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral studies, ministry, or related required.
• 2-4 years of related work experience required; equivalent combination of work, practicum experience at an accredited institution will be considered.
• Prior ministerial experience, particularly with diverse populations of young adults (ages 22-39) preferred.
• Practicing member of the Catholic faith.
• Experience ministering on a college campus preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Catholic theology, including Catholic Social Teaching, the Ethical and Religious Directives, etc.
• Understanding of Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuit mission of higher education.
• Ability to support students of all faiths and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, partnerships, and communications for events and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a pastoral presence; adept in fostering relationships.
• Possess an understanding of the development and needs of young adults/post-undergraduate students.
• Effective written and verbal communicator across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and act as a self-starter with little direction.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute program offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise prudence and honor confidentiality.