Student Ministry Coordinator

Hours Per Week:  40+ (Full-time)

• The Student Ministry Coordinator position has flexible hours with substantial evening and weekend work as a 40+ hour per week position.  Sundays are mandatory.
• Vacation policies revolve around the Elon academic calendar.

Mentorship and Leadership Development:

• Support all efforts of the CCM Servant Leadership Team:
  • Work with Servant Leaders to plan and implement student-led activities and programs.
  • Ensure and manage all logistics necessary for events.
  • Help to provide leadership, guidance, and encouragement.
  • Attend weekly CORE Team meetings and provide guidance as necessary.
  • Meet weekly with individual Servant Leaders (assigned) for one-on-one discipleship.
• Coordinate the Evangelical Catholic (EC) training program:
  • Serve as the primary point person for the EC partnership.
  • Coordinate the invitation processes for a new Reach More training group each semester.
  • Facilitate the weekly training sessions with an eye toward future steps.
  • Meet weekly or bi-weekly with participants for one-on-one discipleship.
  • Shepherd students as they enter into their apostolates and small groups.
• Oversee the Awakening Retreat program:
  • Work with and provide guidance to the Rector and Coordinator to plan and implement the annual Awakening Retreat.
  • Ensure all logistics for the Awakening Retreat.
  • Ensure adequate promotion and outreach for the Awakening Retreat.
  • Oversee leadership transitions and planning retreats.

Student Outreach and Evangelization:

• Develop a ministry of presence with students by encouraging attendance and being visible/welcoming at CCM events and activities, including but not limited to: every Sunday Mass, weekday Masses, weekend retreats (three each year), weeklong alternative break trips (fall and spring), social activities, service events, etc.
• Continually invite students to CCM programs and activities.
• Regularly set up meetings with students, new and returning, to build relationships.
• Foster relationships with students who are ready to go deeper into their Catholic faith.
  • Journey with them through one-on-one discipleship.
  • Invite them to regular participation in the sacraments and weekly small groups.
  • Care for them regularly and in moments of overwhelming or crisis situations.
• Assist Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life with the RCIA program, culminating in students receiving the Sacraments at Easter Mass.

Liturgy:

• Handle all logistics necessary on the university level.
• Coordinate schedule for Liturgical Ministers.
• Serve as the primary Sacristan for Masses on Sundays/weekends, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and holy days of obligation. This includes:
  • Setup and cleanup/takedown of altar table, chairs, etc.
  • Ensuring liturgical ministers have checked in or finding replacements.
  • Ensuring Servant Leader roles are filled as necessary.
  • Preparing and assisting with gifts and offertory.
  • Ensuring that Mass runs smoothly.

Office:

• Support all efforts of the Director of Catholic Life and the Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life.
• Attend weekly CCM staff meetings.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life and with Elon’s Division of Student Life.
• Represent CCM to Elon University and its various departments and circles, the CCM Advisory Board, the Diocese of Raleigh, and the general public.
• Support other members of the staff with projects such as mailings¸ advancement (fundraising), and strategic planning.
• Other duties as requested.

Personal Development:

• Develop personal skills as a Catholic leader.
  • Pursue and maintain an active, growing relationship with God through daily prayer.
  • Regularly celebrate the sacraments.
  • Read Scripture and other Catholic works to further knowledge of the faith.
  • Attend or participate in one continuing education program each year.
• Meet with CCM Staff once a week for a spiritual and faith formation hour.
• Be open and willing to engage in multi-faith efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum level of Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum amount of Work Experience:
  • Years of related work experience: 2 years
  • Area of related work experience: communications, campus ministry

General Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility in hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle pressures around student schedules.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Current valid driver’s license.

Working Environment:

• Students are at the heart of our ministry. The ability to communicate with students is important, sometimes even during off-hours.
• Our ministry is collaborative by nature, much time is spent working together with our students, and as a staff.
• The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual life is the multi-faith center of Elon University. We collaborate with both Christian and other religious organizations to bring our students together.
• Elon University is a private, secular, liberal arts college with high-achieving students, and a large Greek life presence.

Compensation:

• Full-time, 10-month position (August-May).  Salary and benefits are adjusted to a 12-month cycle.
• Designed as a two-year position, the role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to get their feet wet in the world of professional lay ministry.
• Starting salary: $34,000/year
• Monthly stipends given for cell phone reimbursement and approved student meetings.
• Benefits as provided by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance and a 403(b) plan.

Advises: Student Leadership Team

Position Start Date: 08/01/2023