ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY BELLARMINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - 4.3

Tacoma, WA Job Details Part-time $19,907.67 - $38,124.33 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Student recruitment Student mentoring Bachelor's degree in theology Mid-level Bachelor's degree

Theology Training Full Job Description Job Overview:

The Assistant Director of Campus Ministry is a vital member of the formation team, cultivating an environment of spiritual encounter and Cura Personalis within the Bellarmine community. In partnership with the Director, this role helps lead a robust retreat program, supports the liturgical life of the school, and provides authentic pastoral care. More than coordinating programs, the Assistant Director serves as a visible witness to the Gospel, accompanying students with spiritual depth and a lived commitment to the Ignatian tradition. This role is allocated the equivalent of 2 sections within the Bellarmine master schedule to support Campus Ministry leadership, retreat programming, and student formation.

Core Functions and Duties:

Retreat Leadership & Programming Primary Facilitation:

Serve as the lead coordinator for three to four retreats (for example, two Encounter retreats, and pilgrimage) providing both logistical oversight and spiritual direction.

Collaborative Leadership:

Partner with the Director to lead key segments of the Freshman and Sophomore retreat series, assisting in the design and potential expansion of these programs.

Mission-Driven Support:

Provide a supportive pastoral presence and logistical coordination for all other retreats (Magis, Silent, and additional Encounters).

Liturgical Life & Prayer Sacramental Coordination:

Assist with the preparation for all-school Masses and weekly chapel liturgies, ensuring a reverent and orderly liturgical environment.

Student Formation:

Assist in the recruitment, training and provision of spiritual mentorship for student liturgical ministers (Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and student ministry leaders).

Collaborative Worship:

Partner with the Director and Chaplains to ensure cohesive, prayerful, and formationally rich liturgical celebrations.

Pastoral Ministry & Campus Presence Ministry of Presence:

Maintain a consistent and authentic pastoral presence by attending and participating in all Campus Ministry events.

Student Engagement:

Identify and create opportunities for students to integrate spiritual practices into their school life.

Team Collaboration:

Assist in the ongoing evaluation of ministry programs and collaborate with the Adult Ignatian Formation Team to support faculty and staff spirituality.

Competencies/Qualifications:

Lived Faith:

Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a visible commitment to the sacramental life of the Church and a personal prayer life rooted in the Ignatian tradition.

Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, or a related field (or equivalent demonstrated expertise in professional ministry).

Ministerial Disposition:

Demonstrated capacity for spiritual accompaniment and a "vocation-first" approach to ministry.

Ignatian Mastery:

Ability to effectively communicate and model Ignatian spiritual practices (e.g., Discernment of Spirits, the Examen) to an adolescent audience.

Effective Communication:

Highly proficient in articulating the Catholic/Ignatian mission with clarity across all platforms. Must demonstrate the ability to manage departmental communications while effectively engaging students, parents, and faculty.

Organizational Excellence:

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to manage complex logistics, and timely completion of tasks, while maintaining a prayerful demeanor.

Flexibility:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to work the non-traditional hours inherent to a retreat-based ministry schedule.