University Pastor & Director of Campus Ministries

The University Pastor and Director of Campus Ministries is called to minister and provide pastoral leadership to the Capital University community, including the students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders of the Capital undergraduate college, graduate programs, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, and the Capital Law School. They plan and coordinate the public worship life of the University in collaboration with campus staff, faculty, students and community members, and cultivate student involvement in worship leadership. The University Pastor engages a spiritually diverse student, faculty, and staff by designing and promoting opportunities for interfaith programming, and religious programming for all faith communities on campus. They maintain and strengthen the University's relationship to the Southern Ohio Synod, local and Region 6 Lutheran clergy, and ELCA Churchwide, and to local and regional ecumenical partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides compassionate pastoral care and spiritual counseling to Capital University students, faculty, and staff, as well as to individuals within the broader campus community (parents, alumni, etc.).
• Plans and coordinates the public worship life of the University in collaboration with campus staff, faculty, students and community members, including weekly university worship, weekly Seminary worships, Baccalaureate and other campus worship services.
• Provides prayer, devotions, and presence at large gatherings upon request, such as Fall Forum, Welcome Weekend, Homecoming and alumni events, MLK Day of Learning, Honors Convocation, commencement exercises, faculty meetings and other special events.
• Cultivates student involvement in worship leadership and helps students prepare to be leaders in their faith communities, including programs where students may examine their faith and spirituality.
• Develops campus ministry programming in collaboration with campus stakeholders.
• Engages a spiritually diverse student, faculty, and staff. Designs and promotes opportunities for interfaith programming, and religious programming for all faith communities on campus. Maintains and shares a calendar of religious and holy days for major faiths.
• Contributes to coordination of seminary special events: Trinity Days, Trout Lectures, etc.
• Provides opportunities for vocational reflection, discernment, and service.
• Attends meetings, retreats, and trainings, and assists with other major programs and events as a member of the Division of Student Experience team.
• Attends weekly seminary Staff meetings and monthly seminary Faculty-Staff meetings
• Provides opportunities to serve on campus and in the community, in conjunction with the Office of Student and Community Engagement,
• When providing pastoral care, serves as a confidential support person through the Title IX reporting process.
• Advises and supports the ministries of student-led faith-based organizations such as Embrace Ministries and Interfaith Council.
• Collaborates in programming with the Center for Faith and Learning.
• Leads campus community members in short- and long-term planning for the religious life of the university, and assesses campus ministry programs.
• Publicizes Campus Ministries events via appropriate internal and external outlets, such as Engage and social media.
• Nurtures own spiritual and intellectual development through such activities such personal devotional practices, study, conferences, and retreats.
• Maintains and strengthens the University's relationship to the Southern Ohio Synod, local and Region 6 Lutheran clergy, and ELCA Churchwide.
• Maintains and strengthens the University's relationship to local and regional ecumenical partners.
• Serves on appropriate University committees.
• Serve as the University's representative for NetVUE.
• Pursues grants to support the spiritual development of students, faith exploration, and professional development.
• Administer operating budget and endowed funds associated with campus ministry.
• Performs other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree (M.Div.) with 3-5 years of related experience preferably as a campus minister, college chaplain or congregation pastor with experience in young adult ministry.
• An Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in good standing and rostered with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and called to serve at Capital University approved by the Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA.
• Proficiency with the traditions and values of Lutheran higher education.
• Proven ability as a creative and innovative worship leader.
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students, accompanying them on their spiritual journey and faith development.
• A commitment to interfaith work and experience working with individuals of diverse faith traditions.
• Dedicated to creating an inclusive community that embraces difference and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills in development of campus ministry programming.
• Ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues and community partners.
• A motor vehicle license.
• The employee is regularly engaged in University activities attended by minors. In accordance with University liability insurance purposes, incumbent with exposure to minors may be subject to periodic background checks.
• Facility to learn and proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other campus systems.

Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship.

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.