Campus Ministry Coordinator

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

-Oversee chapel operations, including preparation and support for Masses, prayer services, sacramental celebrations and chapel events for the Office of Campus Ministry in collaboration across the university.

-Coordinate chapel use with appropriate university leadership for lectures, award ceremonies, and other events.

-Collaborate with clergy, musicians, and student volunteers to ensure meaningful and well-organized liturgies.

-Guide couples through the marriage preparation process, ensuring compliance with diocesan and university policies and coordinate logistics, including scheduling, rehearsal, and collaboration with officiants and support staff.

-Organize and lead spiritual retreat programs for students.

-Organize and collaboratively deploy an annual alumni retreat.

-Liaise with local religious-affiliated high schools for retreat days on campus.

-Develop criterion for retreat content that reflects the Basilian values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge, and fosters personal and communal spiritual growth.

-Recruit, train, and mentor student leaders in retreat planning and facilitation.

-Collaboratively coordinate service opportunities that embody the Basilian educational commitment to service and justice.

-Network across campus to develop a common identity and understanding of the university's commitment to service alongside campus partners in service related activities.

-Build partnerships with local organizations to offer students meaningful service experiences.

-Facilitate faith-based reflection to help students connect service with their academic and spiritual development.

-Track and report student participation in service opportunities and programs.

-Lead the university's participation in the United Way Annual Day of Caring.

Other (5%):
-Directed collaboration with the Campus Ministry staff and other University staff on a variety of campus-wide events and programs.

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Prior experience in campus ministry, retreat leadership, liturgical planning, and community service coordination.

Demonstrated knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy, ecclesial structure, and campus ministry standards.
Maintain an appreciation and understanding of the university mission, and its Catholic, Basilian heritage.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, technological, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively across diverse campus populations.

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Office Environment

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Banner Database, printer, copier and telephone

35-hour workweek. 12 month position.
Includes Sunday Mass and occasional availability to work extended hours and special events.

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu<> titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here