Job Information
Boston College Campus Minister for Liturgical Arts in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
Job Title: Campus Minister for Liturgical Arts
All Campus Ministers at Boston College promote the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission by working collaboratively to make available to the whole community opportunities for worship, retreats, service-immersion, and pastoral care.
Campus Ministers assist in the coordination of weekly student liturgies, major University-wide Masses, and prayer services. Campus Ministers also work in partnership on other Mission and Ministry initiatives, as well as other University initiatives, focusing predominantly on the intellectual, social, and faith development of undergraduate students. The role requires the ability to provide both pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students and others in the University community.
Though a generalist, each Campus Minister maintains responsibility for administering a specific departmental program. The primary responsibility for the Campus Minister for Music (CMFM) is to enhance the liturgical life of the Boston College community, particularly by the planning and execution of music for the following: Sunday Masses, special University-wide Masses, Liturgies for Reunion Weekend and Summer Orientation Sessions, along with other prayer events and special services that occur throughout the year. Further, the CMFM is responsible for the recruitment, training and formation of student instrumentalists and singers who form the Liturgical Arts Group (LAG). The CMFM manages the Assistant Music Ministers whose leadership and expertise help the CMFM to provide the professional wherewithal that fosters the development of the talents and skills of LAG members.
Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and hiring ranges:
Campus Minister II: Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field. 3 years of post-graduate, ministerial experience in university/high school campus ministry, or an equivalent experience.
Campus Minister I: Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field; plus some post-graduate. Ministerial experience in university/high school campus ministry, or an equivalent experience.
Associate Campus Minister: No related degree or experience required. Catholic, with an affinity and understanding of Ignatian spirituality; eagerness to work collegially with colleagues and to engage in professional development; strong budgetary, communication, and organization skills, as well as a solid attention to detail.
Requirements
Required Musical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1) In-depth understanding of the Roman Catholic liturgy and Catholic sacramental theology.
2) Skills in piano and vocal coaching.
3) Ability to lead a congregation on piano and with voice.
4) An appreciation and ease with various worship styles/environments and faith traditions.
5) Skills in scheduling and coordinating choirs/cantors and instrumentalists for various chapels on same weekend.
6) Ability to plan prayer services, memorial services, ecumenical/multi-faith services, reconciliation services, as needed.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships across the University with campus partners and other members of the
community.
8) Willingness and ability to collaborate with others within the Division of Mission and Ministry and other parties.
9) Familiarity with current trends in Catholic higher education, student affairs and spiritual development of college students.
10) Ability to work with diverse populations and to create a hospitable and inclusive environment for all.
11) Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays when needed.
12) Practicing Roman Catholic.
- Knowledge and appreciation of Ignatian Spirituality.
Education/Training and Certification, Licensure, Registration Requirements
Campus Minister II: Master’s degree in Theology or Sacred Music, or a related field
Campus Minister I: Master’s degree in Theology or Sacred Music, or a related field
Associate Campus Minister: no related degree
Experience
Campus Minister II: 3 years of post-graduate, ministerial experience in university/high school campus ministry, or equivalent experience
Campus Minister I: some post-graduate, ministerial experience in university/high school campus ministry, or equivalent experience
Associate Campus Minister: no prior related experience
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .