Coordinator of Dominican Ministries & Service

Search Number	# DM101
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Coordinator of Dominican Ministries and Service with the Dominican Mission Officer will design, implement and oversee a plan in collaboration with other college groups that promotes the Dominican pillars of study, prayer/spirituality, community and service. This program will provide leadership, direction and opportunities in light of the developmental needs of students from the day and adult divisions. This is a full-time 35 hour per week position during the Academic year from August 1 – June 30.

Overview

The Coordinator of Dominican Ministries and Service with the Dominican Mission Officer will design, implement and oversee a plan in collaboration with other college groups that promotes the Dominican pillars of study, prayer/spirituality, community and service. This program will provide leadership, direction and opportunities in light of the developmental needs of students from the day and adult divisions. This is a full-time 35 hour per week position during the Academic year from August 1 – June 30.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Provides a presence and interaction with students to build a spirit of community Coordinates a regular schedule of local service opportunities Interfaces with students who have service scholarships and students in HU101 for service opportunities Provides Catholic and interfaith prayer services Oversees the chapel. Actively participates in the Advisory Committee for the Promotion of Dominican Mission and Ministries Develops a student coordinating committee for service and ministry opportunities Plans a mini-retreat program Provides opportunities for student preaching Provides study opportunities related to Catholic Social Teaching, Scripture, Interfaith Dialog, Dominican tradition Promotes and encourages student participation in the Dominican College Preaching in Action Conference, Dominican Volunteers USA, Habitat for Humanity, Jamaican Mission experiences Promotes opportunities that engage student interests offered by the college and local community Plans prayer opportunities related to life experiences, needs of the community Collaborates with Student Services Collaborates with Career Services on Service Day and Sophomore retreat Coordinates a Peace Leadership Skills Program Offers a Bible Study Program for interested students Coordinates the annual All Campus Service Day Engages in the work of the Justice Panel committee

Essential Functions

Provides a presence and interaction with students to build a spirit of community
Coordinates a regular schedule of local service opportunities
Interfaces with students who have service scholarships and students in HU101 for service opportunities
Provides Catholic and interfaith prayer services
Oversees the chapel.
Actively participates in the Advisory Committee for the Promotion of Dominican Mission and Ministries
Develops a student coordinating committee for service and ministry opportunities
Plans a mini-retreat program
Provides opportunities for student preaching
Provides study opportunities related to Catholic Social Teaching, Scripture, Interfaith Dialog, Dominican tradition
Promotes and encourages student participation in the Dominican College Preaching in Action Conference, Dominican Volunteers USA, Habitat for Humanity, Jamaican Mission experiences
Promotes opportunities that engage student interests offered by the college and local community
Plans prayer opportunities related to life experiences, needs of the community
Collaborates with Student Services
Collaborates with Career Services on Service Day and Sophomore retreat
Coordinates a Peace Leadership Skills Program
Offers a Bible Study Program for interested students
Coordinates the annual All Campus Service Day
Engages in the work of the Justice Panel committee

Qualifications	Education: BA (MA preferred) in theology, pastoral ministry, divinity or relate fields/disciplines Experience: Experience in young adult ministry Preferred Experience: Experience in a Catholic Academic and/or Pastoral Ministry setting

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Ability to work collaboratively within the college community, to employ good communication skills, to actively recruit students, to be flexible with time and schedules, to be committed to a culturally diverse, young adult population.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	In order to meet student’s needs, this position will have a flexible schedule which requires some weekend and evening hours. Periodically this position will require some multi-day experiences such as the Dominican College Preaching in Action Conference and student outreach experiences.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

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