Associate Director of Campus Ministry for Liturgy, Faith Formation, and Vincentian Initiatives
Department: University Ministry (Campus Ministry)
Reports to: Director of Campus Ministry for Liturgy, Faith Formation, and Mission Communication
Campus: Queens
Job Summary
Coordinate and execute the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program on campus for students and employees; moderate the St. Vincent de Paul Society; collaborate with the Liturgy and Faith Formation area—including the Graduate Assistant for Faith Formation—to run faith‑formation programs; provide support to Daily Mass and the Sunday Night Mass student community; support the area of Liturgy and Faith Formation at regular and special liturgical functions and serve as a member of the Liturgy Committee; directly supervise the Campus Minister for Music Ministry & Faith Formation and the Part‑Time Sunday Music Minister.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute OCIA program on campus for students and employees.
- Moderate the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
- Collaborate with the Liturgy and Faith Formation area and the Graduate Assistant for Faith Formation to run faith‑formation programs.
- Provide support to Daily Mass and Sunday Night Mass student community weekly.
- Support the area of Liturgy and Faith Formation at regular and special liturgical functions and as a member of the Liturgy Committee.
- Directly supervise Campus Minister for Music Ministry & Faith Formation and Part‑Time Sunday Music Minister.
- Be present for all Sunday Night Masses and ensure student and logistical operations are prepared.
- Check in and brief all liturgical ministers, music ministry, sacristans, and communicate arrangements to the celebrant.
- Represent Liturgy and Faith Formation to provide feedback on community needs to the Liturgy Committee.
- Assist at liturgical celebrations and special Masses, coordinating ushers and ensuring participant preparedness.
- Train student liturgical ministers.
- Attend select liturgies outside of work hours when needed.
- Train and support the executive board of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
- Arrange and support student leaders representing the university at local and national conferences.
- Ensure compliance with SVDP Rule, Manual, and By‑Laws.
- Maintain collaboration with SVDPLI and oversee student participation in external events.
- Assess and explore needs for additional faith‑formation groups or initiatives on campus.
Key Competencies
- Understanding of Roman Catholic dogma and doctrine as taught by the Magisterium.
- Ability to offer catechesis to adults or young adults in a higher education setting.
- In‑depth knowledge of the Vincentian Charism.
- Support students' well‑being with spiritually grounded accompaniment and referral practices.
- Mentoring and accompaniment.
- Flexibility.
- Problem‑solving.
- Planning and organization.
- Strategic thinking.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment and a church building.
Physical Demands
Occasionally required to stand, move about, sit, carry work, use controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, and communicate. May need to lift or move items up to 10 lb. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Position Type & Hours
Full‑time. Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.; Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Longer hours and weekend work may be required.
Travel
Primarily local; may include visits to regional Vincentian‑affiliated sites.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Theology or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in campus ministry, pastoral ministry, or Catholic young adult education.
- Some supervision experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s in Theology.
- 2 years of supervision experience.
Other Duties
Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Compensation
Annual salary range: $71,400. Compensation program and benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, plus access to university facilities and services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Transparency
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $71,400.
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