Director of Catholic Campus Ministries

Description

 The Director of Campus Ministry provides visionary pastoral leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of Catholic campus ministry at the University of Central Florida. This role is responsible for setting strategic direction, managing staff and resources, and fostering a vibrant faith community rooted in Catholic teaching and the vision of the Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando. The Director oversees program development, liturgical celebrations, student formation, and service initiatives, while collaborating with the Chaplain, campus partners, local clergy, diocesan entities, and the broader Church. Key responsibilities include staff supervision and development, budget management, strategic planning, and ensuring that all ministry programs support the spiritual growth and well-being of students. The purpose of Catholic Campus Ministry in the Diocese is to help students grow in their adult faith and foster a religiously vibrant spiritual community among students. The Director serves as a primary liaison with the Diocese of Orlando, ensuring that as an office of the Diocese all relevant policies and protocols are followed.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.

2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

•  Provide pastoral leadership, vision, and direction for Catholic Campus Ministry. 
• Establish and oversee pastoral goals, objectives, and strategies for Campus Ministry. 
• Recruit, supervise, and provide ongoing professional development and annual evaluations for ministerial staff, student ministry leaders, and student workers. 
• Maintain vital relationships with UCF and the Diocese of Orlando as well as with ministry partners such as the Brotherhood of Hope and St. Paul’s Outreach.
• Ensure compliance with relevant diocesan policies.
• Ensure fiscal integrity and budgetary oversight. 
• Submit, maintain and monitor CCM budget each year. 
• The Director oversees and advances fund development efforts and initiatives. Cultivates, develops, and maintains relationships with donors; establishes routine financial campaigns, capital campaigns, and other fundraising as necessary to fulfill the mission of the Catholic Campus Ministry. 
• Supervise Operations Manager in managing database, bookkeeping, building maintenance, and student interns.
• Manage the maintenance and upkeep of all CCM facilities, including tracking capital improvements and ensuring code compliance with all scheduled inspections. 
• The Director oversees and advances fund development efforts and initiatives and manages key donor relationships.
• Represents Catholic Campus Ministry and the Diocese of Orlando in relationships with the University of Central Florida and external ministry partners.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH
Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the Diocese.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry (or related field) from an accredited college or university. 
• Five or more years’ experience in Campus Ministry or comparable pastoral ministry experience with youth, including practical diocesan-level ministry leadership experience.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience cultivating and working with donors and major gifts. Certification in Fund Raising preferred or working knowledge of fund-raising standards.
• Appropriate English language speaking and writing ability for a person in an executive position. Fluency in Spanish is considered a plus. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

· Must be available to participate in evening events and activities at least 2x/week: KnightFire and either Men’s or Women’s group or Formation. 

· Ability to quickly earn the confidence of those with whom this individual collaborates and coordinates information, including other secretariat heads, directors, members of diocesan and parish committees, and clergy.

· Knowledge of adult faith formation models and methods.

· Knowledge of how to develop and implement comprehensive campus ministry programming.

· Working knowledge of the Catholic Church’s catechetical and evangelization documents and publications.

· Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, volunteers, students and donors.

· Excellent interpersonal and relational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people and personalities, including cross-cultural environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day. This person will need to be available in the evening and weekends, as needed. Must be willing to work in conditions of stress and function well under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.