Job Description: The Office of Campus Ministry provides opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to grow spiritually, to engage in local, domestic, and international service and social justice opportunities, to make spiritual retreats, reflect on contemporary social issues and to actively practice their faith. Campus Ministry welcomes and serves persons of all religious affiliations and faith traditions.Under the supervision of the Director of Campus Ministry and in collaboration with the Campus Ministry Staff, the Campus Minister for Service and Social Justice promotes and facilitates the integration of the faith that does justice by creating various developmental formation experiences around social justice education, advocacy, social analysis, and theological reflection which draw students into spiritual growth and action. The experiences include,but are not limited to local service, domestic and international service trips with students, faculty, and staff, as well as campus ministry sponsored engagement with local organizations engaged in the work of alleviating poverty or other social justice issues. Serves as the primary coordinator of the Campus Cupboard and 'Phins Share Meals program on campus to meet the needs to students facing food insecurity. The Campus Minister also serves as a college-wide resource regarding social justice initiatives for students, faculty, and staff at Le Moyne College.Job duties specific to this position:
- Create and maintain assessment measures for all student formation programs.
- Collaborate with other campus constituencies to raise campus consciousness on current events as they pertain to issues of justice, equality, and peace.
- Develop and coordinate regular local service opportunities for students.
- Coordinate the regular operation of the Campus Cupboard and 'Phins Share Meals Program.
- Lead a team of students to plan a campus wide service day each semester.
- Facilitate the coordination and organization of all aspects of Campus Ministry's Service Immersion Trips including but not limited to: recruiting and training student leaders, advertising and recruiting participants, recruiting and working with faculty and administrator mentors to chaperone the trips, creating opportunities for fundraising, itinerary development and risk management assessment, budget management and record keeping.
- Develop trip resources and train trip leaders to ensure a strong spiritual and theological reflection component rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Ignatian Spirituality.
- Collaborate within the local on and off campus community to raise campus consciousness on current events and provide motivation for study and action by sponsoring programming related to these events, especially as they pertain to issues of justice, equality and peace.
- Facilitate and accompany students to Washington, D.C for the annual Ignatian Solidarity Network Teach-In for Justice.
- Serve as a vigorous advocate for justice, peace, and the reverence of all life.
- Give vital witness to the social dimension of the Gospel.
- Coordinate our Post Graduate Volunteer Program and serve as a resource for students looking to engage in service after graduation.
- Maintain a respectful environment for a diverse population of students; embrace diversity in the College and greater community, and treat students as individuals.
- Keep and maintain accurate budget records for all programs.
- Work collaboratively with the Campus Ministry team and the Vice President for Mission Integration.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with retreats.
- Serve as a Campus Ministry presence at Sunday Mass and attend all special liturgies of the college.
- Attending and being visible at various religious services on campus, including but not limited to weekly Jumu'ah prayer and Protestant worship.
- Attending and being visible at various campus events, including but not limited to sporting, musical, lectures, and other social events.
- Contribute to Mission Integration divisional meetings, webinars and committees
Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne's mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
- Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
- Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college's strategic goals.
- Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
- Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
- Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne's established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
- Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
- Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
- Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.
Requirements: - Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's Degree required in Pastoral Studies, theology or a related field.
- An understanding of the principles of Ignatian spirituality, the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the mission of Jesuit education, and Catholic Social Teaching
- Desire to work with a diverse faith community of undergraduate college students.
- High level of initiative and imagination.
- Flexibility to work extended and/or off-hours to meet program needs.
- Ability to relate and collaborate with various groups both within the Le Moyne College community and the larger Syracuse community.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, be self-directed and motivated, possess a high energy level and positive attitude.
- Knowledge of computers, emphasis on Microsoft Office, Excel, Gmail and various social media platforms.
- Strong organization and administrative skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Additional Information: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee's unit.
- Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
- Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
- Promotes open communication across Le Moyne's community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Le Moyne Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
- Generous tuition coverage
- Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
- 12 paid holidays (In addition to paid time off the week between Christmas and New Years)
- Generous time off package
Range: $25/hr-31.40/hr.Equal Employment OpportunityLe Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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