Bear Catholic exists to form students to be a driving force for the salvation of souls and transformation of the world. Bear Catholic is a ministry of St. Peter Catholic Church which serves the students, faculty, and staff at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Aims Community College.POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Campus Ministry is responsible for the evangelization of students at the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College. The Director will accomplish this through the management of the Bear Catholic leadership team, consisting of St. Peter staff, FOCUS missionaries, and student representatives. He/she will cast and execute the mission of Bear Catholic and lead the team in unity of mission. The Director will ensure to prioritize team unity and collaboration among team members through healthy relationships, teamwork, and communication. The Director is responsible for coordinating Campus Ministry programming and outreach efforts that are student-focused, building personal relationships with students, providing formation for increasing missionary disciples on campus. He/she will work closely with the pastor and will oversee the work of FOCUS missionaries, Coordinator of Campus Ministry, and the Student Leadership Team.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAdministrative ResponsibilitiesIn cooperation with the Bear Catholic staff and FOCUS missionaries, oversee the development and implementation of the mission of Bear CatholicMaintain the ministry playbook, set goals, and implement plans of actions to achieve said goalsLead and facilitate Bear Catholic staff meetings, to include St. Peter staff and FOCUS missionariesRecruit, select, supervise, and evaluate the Coordinator of Campus Ministry and student employee(s)Meet regularly with the FOCUS Team Director to ensure proper communication and collaborationCoordinate and facilitate effective communication between Bear Catholic and greater St. Peter parish staffServe as Liaison between the FOCUS team and St. Peter parish staffParticipate in weekly St. Peter staff meetingsWork to foster a connection between Bear Catholic and Parish membersStudent Leadership & FormationProvide spiritual guidance, promote faith, and foster community among studentsRecruit and select students to serve as members of the Bear Catholic Leadership (BCL) teamDevelop BCL by training and empowering them to further the mission of Bear Catholic and evangelize the student populationProvide formation to BCL for their personal, spiritual, and professional developmentSupport and offer accountability to student-led activities to ensure properly planned and executed programmingDesign and develop full and systematic catechesis to students during their time with Bear CatholicCoordinate all components of the upperclassmen ESTEEM program, which includes contacting speakers for monthly seminar, pairing mentors, and overseeing logistics of the annual Capstone ConferenceLead the aspects of the men's Catholic household (pending)Event ProgrammingOversee all Bear Catholic events, assuring them to be in line with the mission and visionOversee and implement student outreach and evangelization, both in-person and through social mediaFacilitate ministerial needs for the Sunday college Mass to include, hospitality, ushers, collection, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and dinner following MassCoordinate men's ministry in partnership with male student leadershipAssist students in executing the Beloved Women's RetreatCreate opportunities for service and community engagement in Greeley and beyondRetreatsInterview and select leadership team for the annual Bear Awakening retreatAdvise during weekly Bear Awakening Leadership meetingsPlan and organize Spring Senior RetreatBook venues for Bear Awakening and other retreatsDevelopment ResponsibilitiesAssist Director of Development in fundraising opportunities, including Golf Tournament, parish appeals, and other donor eventsAssist Director of Development in donor and parish engagement, including Adopt-a-Bear and Bears Give Back service eventIn collaboration with Director of Development and Business Manager, prepare the annual budget and maintain accuracy of accountsProvide ministry reports to Bear Catholic Advisory Board, Finance Council, and other interested parties on an as-needed basisOther Assigned ResponsibilitiesManage Bear Catholic's forms of communication: website, Flocknote, Instagram, etc.Build relationship with faculty and staff of UNC and Aims, other Christian campus organizations, and other Catholic Campus MinistriesMaintain the Catholic Campus Center as a hospitable and welcoming spaceServe as landlord and primary contact for persons renting at the campus house. Collect monthly rent from tenants. Relay information to the appropriate parties (Director of Facilities or Business Manager) as neededQualificationsPracticing Catholic in full communion with the ChurchBachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or related fieldMinimum 1-year professional ministry experience OR 3 years volunteer ministry experienceGood written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsPassionate and enthusiastic for Jesus and to serve His Body through campus ministryExperience serving leadership and supervisor roles either professionally or voluntarilyExperience with event planningExperience with marketing and publicityExperience working with college studentsExperience with FOCUS missionaries
