Campus Minister                  

St. Louis University                       

St. Louis, MO          

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Under general direction, provides pastoral counseling to students; encourages spiritual and moral growth; plans and directs programs and activities; promotes the University's Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:

1.      Counsels students individually on spiritual, moral, and personal growth issues; coordinates worship and liturgical services in a school or residence hall; attends Masses and council and student meetings; encourages faith formation and student participation in volunteer programs, organizations, and mission fundraising and service trips.

2.      Plans, organizes, and conducts educational discussion groups, faith sharing, support groups, and small scale seminars for students, faculty, and/or staff; originates and directs spiritual and educational programs; shares informal dialogue and meals with students.

3.      Supports University community at various functions, and represents the University in the metropolitan religious community; actively participates in and leads public worship; researches educational tools relevant for current events issues.

4.      Maintains statistical and financial data; administers office budget and petty cash; participates in University-wide and departmental orientations, events, celebrations, and Shared Vision program; plans retreats, vigils, memorials, and prayer services; prepares reports, brochures, bulletins, and announcements; serves on committees.

5.      Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

·        Knowledge base in theology and the social sciences

·        Interpersonal/human relations skills

·        Verbal and written communication skills

·        Counseling skills

·        Ability to develop a good rapport with diverse groups

·        Ability to motivate in religious areas and encourage faith sharing and community

·        Ability to nurture Christian values and the Ignatian mission

·        Ability to attend to details

·        Ability to perform duties with a sense of compassion, energy, openness, composure, and flexibility

·        Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience equivalent to:

Bachelor's degree in theology or another social science related area; supplemented with one (1) year of work experience in ministry or allied field.

Apply at http://www.slu.edu/x834.xml