Interim Coordinator of Dominican Ministries & Service

Search Number	# DM 103
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 the 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 the 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	The Coordinator of Dominican Ministries will develop relationships with the students and members of the college community in order to foster growth in the four pillars. Along with student leaders the Coordinator will develop programs that center around study, prayer, community, and service. Reflection will be an important part of all programming. This plan will include elements listed below: Provides a presence and interaction with students to build community, Coordinate local service opportunities, and as appropriate national and international opportunities, Provides Catholic and interfaith prayer services, Oversight of the chapel, Membership on the liturgical planning group, responsibilities for weekly or biweekly liturgies, Membership on the Advisory Committee for the Promotion of Dominican Mission and Ministries, Meister Eckhart Center Advisory Committee, Wellness Collaborative, Justice Panel Committee, Founders’ Day Committee, Candlelight Convocation Committee Develops a student ministry team, Plans mini-retreat programs, such as collaborations with Career Services, Provides opportunities for student preaching, Provides study opportunities related to Catholic Social Teaching, Scripture, interfaith dialogue, Dominican Tradition, contemporary issues Promotes and encourages student participation in the Dominican College Preaching in Action Conference, Promotes opportunities that engage student interests offered by the college and local community, Collaborates with student services Collaborates with athletic programs in developing seasonal blessings of student athletes, Organizes and leads the semester Peace Leadership Workshop, With the Office of Dominican Mission plans and promotes Albert Week, Plans and promotes an annual Alternative Spring Break program, Assists students with service requirements as part of the St. Dominic Service Award and service requirement of HU 101 Classes, Organizes and promotes the annual Service Day, Promotes ministries through social media.

Essential Functions

The Coordinator of Dominican Ministries will develop relationships with the students and members of the college community in order to foster growth in the four pillars. Along with student leaders the Coordinator will develop programs that center around study, prayer, community, and service. Reflection will be an important part of all programming.

This plan will include elements listed below:

Provides a presence and interaction with students to build community,
Coordinate local service opportunities, and as appropriate national and international opportunities,
Provides Catholic and interfaith prayer services,
Oversight of the chapel,
Membership on the liturgical planning group, responsibilities for weekly or biweekly liturgies,
Membership on the Advisory Committee for the Promotion of Dominican Mission and Ministries, Meister Eckhart Center Advisory Committee, Wellness Collaborative, Justice Panel Committee, Founders’ Day Committee, Candlelight Convocation Committee
Develops a student ministry team,
Plans mini-retreat programs, such as collaborations with Career Services,
Provides opportunities for student preaching,
Provides study opportunities related to Catholic Social Teaching, Scripture, interfaith dialogue, Dominican Tradition, contemporary issues
Promotes and encourages student participation in the Dominican College Preaching in Action Conference,
Promotes opportunities that engage student interests offered by the college and local community,
Collaborates with student services
Collaborates with athletic programs in developing seasonal blessings of student athletes,
Organizes and leads the semester Peace Leadership Workshop,
With the Office of Dominican Mission plans and promotes Albert Week,
Plans and promotes an annual Alternative Spring Break program,
Assists students with service requirements as part of the St. Dominic Service Award and service requirement of HU 101 Classes,
Organizes and promotes the annual Service Day,
Promotes ministries through social media.

Qualifications	Education: BA (MA preferred) in theology, pastoral ministry, divinity or related 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, 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, Alternative Spring Break and student outreach opportunities.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in 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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