St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.? As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.? We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.?Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Job Responsibilities
Queens campus
Supervision
- Supervise the Assistant Director of Residence Ministry for Catholic Scholars
- Ensure that budget is allocated and all protocol is followed for fiscal accountability
- 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.
- 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.
