Employment Opportunities

Respond to God’s call to serve college students in ministry. Model and inspire a commitment to discipleship in faith by accompanying undergraduate students to foster spiritual growth, vocation discernment, faith formation, catechesis, faith-based justice education and more. Apply your passion for building and supporting the faith community in an inclusive Catholic and Marianist environment. The University of Dayton Campus Ministry seeks to welcome new members to our dynamic ministry team.

This campus minister has a particular focus on ministerial outreach to and accompaniment of first year students in faith as part of the Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment team in Campus Ministry (NOT a live-in role). Initiates opportunities for spiritual growth; engages in evangelization and outreach; creates opportunities for catechesis, faith formation, faith-based justice education, and religious literacy; coordinates weekly liturgy; builds faith communities; and develops student leadership in ministry in a residential area. Ministry development may include Christ-centered outreach initiatives, faith sharing/scripture study groups, faith-based educational opportunities, prayer/reflection and other creative faith/relationship building programs. Includes connection to and support of housing staff to foster the Catholic and Marianist charism, and to support pastoral care of individual students and communities within residential areas.
This campus minister plans and implements the Callings program for incoming first year students, from student leader selection and formation, to implementation of Callings, to connecting Callings participants to active engagement within the breadth of Campus Ministry.
Supervises and collaborates with a graduate assistant in ministry. Reaches out to a diverse student body with cultural awareness and responsiveness. Participates as an active member of the campus ministry team and embodies a commitment to Catholic and Marianist ideals while cultivating the faith life of the campus community through transformative encounters with God. This is a full-time, 11 month position with full benefits; involves some late nights and weekends.
In light of the job duties associated with this position, the University considers the individual holding this position to be acting as a minister of the Catholic faith.

Bachelor’s degree
Evidence of theological training/formation suitable for ministry
One-year full-time ministry experience or equivalent
Desire to embody Catholic and Marianist traditions as a practicing Catholic, exhibiting public conduct and ministerial practices reflective of the teachings of the Catholic Church (clarified in hiring process).
Willingness to work late evenings and some weekends

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Master’s Degree (Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Divinity, or related field)
Experience in Campus Ministry, youth, young adult ministry
Direct higher education experience, particularly in ministry
Outreach and Evangelization among students in a diverse Christian community
Developing and implementing creative faith development programs for youth/young adults
Experience with pastoral care and crisis response
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student leaders in a ministry setting
Ability to generate enthusiasm for campus ministry and mentor college students
Ability to provide faith formation grounded in Catholic theology and spirituality
Experience with building/working with small faith communities and/or retreats
Practicing cultural competency in ministry with attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Effective communication skills
Ability to supervise and mentor graduate students in a pastoral ministry setting

Start date is negotiable on or before July 1, 2025. Please submit resume, cover letter, and list of references. Please address all required and preferred qualifications in your materials. Few candidates will bring all preferred qualifications, but the most successful will bring many.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.