Associate Director of Campus Ministry University of Memphis

Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Campus Ministry fosters a vibrant Catholic community at the University of Memphis while providing leadership for Campus Ministry staff for retreats and social justice efforts, at the University of Memphis and Rhodes College. Representing the vision of the Bishop and the Church’s mission to young adults, this role combines pastoral presence, faith formation, and leadership development to accompany students in their spiritual journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campus Presence & Pastoral Care:
  • Be a welcoming Catholic presence on campus
  • Disciple students through one-on-ones, prayer, and formation
  • Organize liturgies, spiritual opportunities, and interfaith collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and Church leadership
• Leadership & Program Development:
  • Recruit and mentor student leaders
  • Plan and execute an annual calendar of retreats, events, and faith-based programs
  • Partner with FOCUS missionaries to enhance outreach
  • Oversee student organizations and leadership councils
• Social Justice & Service:
  • Develop and lead social justice education initiatives
  • Coordinate Alternative Break mission trips and service opportunities
• Retreats & Conferences:
  • Manage diocesan college retreat programs
  • Support student participation in regional/national events (SEEK, CCMA, etc.)
• Administration:
  • Maintain communication, calendars, and records
  • Collaborate with diocesan departments
  • Keep campus ministry website and outreach materials updated

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in pastoral ministry (or equivalent experience preferred)
• Proven leadership in youth/young adult or campus ministry
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
• Team player who inspires student leadership
• Active member of the Catholic Church and CCMA

Materials and Equipment:

• Laptop Computer, Projector, Printer

To Apply: Please submit a resume and a letter of introduction with the job title in the subject line to: jobsm.org or apply by mail to: Director of Human Resources 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr. Memphis, TN 38134