Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Parish Life

Job Description

Job Description

Job title

Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Parish Life

Reports to

Reports to and receives direction from the Priest/Director who serves as both Newman Center Director and Pastor of Saint Malachy Parish.

Location

Temple Newman Center & Saint Malachy Parish

Philadelphia, PA

FLSA Status

Exempt

All resumes should be sent to [email protected] .

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church.

Job purpose

The Assistant Director serves in a dual capacity, supporting both the Catholic pastoral mission at Temple University through the Newman Center and the parish community at Saint Malachy Parish. In collaboration with the Pastor, this position provides leadership in faith formation, pastoral care, and community building across both communities, creating bridges between campus ministry and parish life.

Duties and responsibilities

Campus Ministry (Newman Center)

• Assist in advancing Catholic culture at the Newman Center while maintaining an active, welcoming presence
• Work collaboratively with student leaders and FOCUS missionary team
• Support liturgical life through:
  • Assisting with weekday and Sunday Masses
  • Managing sacristan duties and supplies
  • Coordinating liturgical ministers (lectors, servers, extraordinary ministers)
  • Organizing daily Adoration schedule and coverage
• Coordinate major campus events including Welcome Week, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Graduation Luncheon
• Maintain relationships with Newman Center alumni
• Participate in interfaith initiatives through the University's Interfaith Council
• Parish Ministry (Saint Malachy)
• Support and coordinate parish faith formation programs:
  • Assist with RCIA program
  • Support Youth Ministry initiative
  • Collaborate in adult faith formation activities
• Coordinate parish outreach efforts
  • Ensure homebound parishioners receive regular communion and contact
  • Engage in community outreach and evangelization
• Oversee parish ministries:
  • Train and coordinate ushers
  • Support the Antiracism Committee
  • Assist in developing new ministries as needed
• Assist with parish wide events:
  • Coordinate Eucharistic processions
  • Plan and execute parish retreat

Organize community events (outdoor celebrations, brunches, seasonal gatherings)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with communications:
• Provide administrative support:
  • Assist with fundraising initiatives and mailings
  • Support financial processes including banking and online donations
  • Help maintain proper records and documentation
  • collaborate with parish safe environment coordinator to ensure community is in compliance with Archdiocesan policy
• Assist in maintaining coverage of both facilities as needed

Performs all other duties as required consistent with the campus ministry and parish life functions

Qualifications

Faith

• Must be a fully initiated, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Demonstrated commitment to living and sharing authentic Catholic teaching
• Strong understanding of Church teachings and knowledge of supporting resources

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required (Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field preferred)
• Pastoral experience working with young adults and diverse parish communities
• Demonstrated success in evangelization and ministry development
• Experience in campus ministry preferred

Experience

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage both students and parishioners
• Demonstrated leadership and program development capabilities
• Proficiency in current technology and social media platforms
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, welcoming communities

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires presence at both locations throughout the week
• Must complete all required Archdiocesan Safe Environment clearances
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations

Working conditions

Regularly required to provide assistance after normal office hours and on weekends via phone, email or in person as needed.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 lbs.