Director of Campus Ministry

Overview

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Trinity Washington University, a comprehensive Catholic university in the nation’s capital, seeks a director of Campus Ministry to plan and implement programs to support the faith life and spiritual development of students, faculty and staff in this religiously diverse community. Founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the university emphasizes women’s education and leadership while providing a broad range of educational opportunities for women and men of all ages at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. With about 2000 students enrolled in 2025, Trinity today is classified as both a Predominantly Black and Hispanic Serving Institution; 50% of the students are DC residents, 70% are Pell Grant recipients, and a substantial proportion are undocumented.

Base pay range : $62,500.00 / yr - $72,500.00 / yr

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Campus Minister works with students, faculty and staff to develop opportunities for faith education, prayer and worship, including Catholic liturgies and services, ecumenical and interfaith services.
• Works with local communities of priests (particularly the Paulists) for Masses and other services on campus; coordinates Trinity’s Gospel Choir engagement with a local choir director and musicians.
• Organizes and leads community service programs in the Washington community that manifest Trinity’s historic commitment to social justice.
• Organizes and leads ministry programs for students, faculty and staff of diverse faith expressions; experience leading programs of prayer and worship, retreats, community service experiences, and related educational and administrative tasks; knowledge of Catholic liturgical rules and expectations and ability to plan Catholic liturgies.
• Ability to foster a broad range of community connections for service-learning opportunities, including cooperation with faculty on service-learning opportunities that might be linked to courses and curricula.
• Primary responsibility for two chapels on campus, including coordinating duties of sacristans and managing special events that use the chapels.
• Catholic and able to build a ministry program that serves the many faiths present among Trinity students, faculty and staff.

Qualifications

Benefits

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership free to all employees (includes full-size pool, walking track, weight and cardio equipment), free campus parking, free shuttle between campus and Brookland Metro station, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Trinity Washington University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Access / Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Higher Education

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