Campus Ministry Coordinator

Company: Archdiocese of San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Full-time Description Reports To: Campus Ministry Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: M-F 8:30-5, flexible as needed based on ministry needs Summary: The Campus Ministry Coordinator is responsible for developing, sustaining, and expanding ministry initiatives among students at the college and universities within the geographic boundaries of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The coordinator will work directly with the Director of Campus Ministry and the Campus Ministry team in helping students who have never met Christ to encounter Him, supporting those who have met Him to grow in their relationship with Him, and equipping those who follow Christ so that they can become apostles on their campuses and in the community. Requirements Position Responsibilities: * Invent approaches and original events to foster strong discipleship programs; from specialized knowledge and experience in ministry and theology, create opportunities to form students into leaders to then accompany students in their faith journey. *Invent creative theological content to engage students through official Campus Ministry social media platforms. This includes fostering digital student engagement and responding to student outreach from these platforms. *Evaluate and assess theological content provided to students to ensure all teachings and messages are consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and any research and evaluation necessary for digital content from official campus ministry platforms. *Manage the quality of regular campus ministry events which include but are not limited to: weekly Masses, opportunity for confessions, Eucharistic adoration, service projects, fellowship, and regular student meetings. This includes all ranges of general operation of Campus Ministry; from discerning large picture ministry planning to ensuring all details are covered for needs of each gathering. *Exercise discretion and independent judgement with respect to identifying pastoral needs of students and responding appropriately. This includes the awareness of when students need referral for guidance or services beyond the scope of campus ministry. Operate within the Campus Ministry budget across all campus ministry events and planning *Create or identify the catechetical curriculum and model, to then teach and form students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation each year. *In collaboration and consultation with the Director for Campus Ministry, establish and implement strategic short- and long-term office goals, plans, objectives, ministerial policies, and operating procedures. *Establish and lead discipleship groups or meetings with students to foster a culture of discipleship in campus ministry. *Identify student leadership potential from within involved students, to then spiritual guide and ministerially train them as missionary disciples. This includes ongoing communication and connection, at least weekly with these students. Discretion and independent judgement will be needed for frequency and best practices in this personal accompaniment. *In collaboration with the Campus Ministry Team, recruit, supervise and train all campus ministry volunteers. *Support the Events & Liturgies Coordinator in implementing events to reach out to new students. These include new and creative social and spiritual activities geared to reaching different types of new students and students at different thresholds of evangelization. Collaborate as an equal and contributing member of the Campus Ministry team with the Coordinators of each campus and remain in regular communication. Regularly engage in personal growth, professional development, theological study, prayer, charity and justice work, and spiritual formation. Create and foster relationships with pastors and parish staff near college and university campuses. Adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to constituent names and information, services rendered to constituents, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information. Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Morals policy is mandatory. Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned. * Essential Functions - ADA Minimum Qualifications : Education : Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology/Religious Studies or related field. Experience : Minimum of 3 years’ experience in campus ministry or ministerial accompaniment. At least 2 years’ experience working as part of a team, exhibiting knowledge of group dynamics, organization, communication, and leadership. License and Credentials : Reliable transportation Valid driver license Valid vehicle insurance Minimum Knowledge and Skills: Bilingual, Spanish, preferred. Practicing Catholic with demonstrated expertise in ministry Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, including writing, proof reading and speaking. Extensive working knowledge of one-on-one discipleship, young adults ministry, Communication, and presentation skills; Experience with computer software, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media; Experience serving as a witness to the Catholic faith: practicing personal spiritual growth, evangelizing, answering theological questions, and advocating for the teachings of Catholicism; Experience building and fostering professional relationships with diverse levels of constituent (students, college and university faculty or administration, priests, parish staff, and Archdiocesan leaders) Must be able to work in different weather climates; Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team; Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills. Travel Requirements: Travel requirements for the position includes up to 65% local and 5% overnight.

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