Student Ministry Coordinator

The Student Ministry Coordinator will initiate and lead several aspects of the Catholic Campus Ministry program at Elon University. 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. This is a 10-month (August to May), 40+ hours/week position. The Student Ministry Coordinator is hired by the Diocese of Raleigh and reports to the Director of Catholic Life at Elon University.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Mentorship and Leadership Development (50% of time)
• 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.
• Serve as a point person for the Evangelical Catholic (EC) training program:
  • 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 student co-directors to plan and implement the annual Awakening Retreat.
  • Ensure all logistics for the Awakening Retreat.
  • Ensure adequate promotion and outreach for the Awakening Retreat.
  • Help guide leadership transitions and planning retreats.

Student Outreach and Evangelization (25%)
• Develop a ministry of presence with students by encouraging attendance and being visible/welcoming at CCM events and activities, including but not limited to: 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 one-on-one relationships with students who are ready to go deeper into their Catholic faith.
• Assist Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life with the OCIA program, culminating in students receiving the Sacraments at Easter Mass

Liturgy (15%)
• Handle all logistics necessary on the university level.
• 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 all volunteer roles are filled as necessary.
  • Preparing and assisting with gifts and offertory.
  • Ensuring that Mass runs smoothly.
• Coordinate the Liturgical Ministries
  • Encourage students to serve as lectors, extraordinary ministers, or greeters at Mass.
  • Hold Liturgical Minister trainings twice a year and provide ongoing formation.
  • Organize the scheduling of Liturgical Ministers for all holy days of obligation.
  • Ensure liturgical ministers have checked in or have found replacements.

Office (10%)
• 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 Catholic Life 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.

General Qualifications
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 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
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Current valid driver's license

Hours
• The Student Ministry Coordinator has flexible hours with substantial evening and weekend work as a 40+ hour per week position. Sundays are mandatory.
• Diocesan personal time off policies apply with special consideration around the Elon academic calendar.

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). Benefits are adjusted to a 12-month cycle.
• Starting pay range: $23-$25/hour (approximately $40,000 annually)
• 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

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two references to , Director of Catholic Life. The application remains open until the position is filled, though priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 15, 2025. As part of the process, interviews with the CCM staff will be scheduled shortly after the application is received and reviewed.

We ask that you pray and discern this unique and wonderful opportunity to serve God and the Catholic community at Elon University. If you have any questions or would like to speak further, please contact .