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Campus Ministry University Catholic Chaplain


Job Location:

Fairfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position SummaryThe University Chaplain will be part of the Campus Ministry team in developing and realizing the mission and vision of the Universitys outreach to students faculty and staff and all who participate in the life of the particular the chaplain will participate in the mission of providing safe and healthy spiritual care together with the entire Campus Ministry Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide for the sacramental life of the campus Catholic Community including the celebrations of the Eucharist Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Marriage and with the director of Campus Ministry and fellow Catholic chaplain Campus Ministry staff student workers and Peer Ministry Team in the planning and facilitation of programming liturgies and services including in the areas of faith formation and in university-wide programs and events as a ministerial presence and support which can include offering prayers and Mission & Culture initiatives through presence and with interfaith chaplains on interfaith initiatives. Ensure personal availability for the pastoral and spiritual care of members of the SHU community. Maintain administrative support such as digital scheduling and recordkeeping ordering and purchasing vendor account setup and account reconciliation for Campus Ministry activities. Other duties as Skills Abilities & Other AttributesA Roman Catholic Priest in good standing or a non-Roman Catholic priest in good standing with bi-ritual faculties to celebrate the Roman Catholic Rite. Minimum education of a Master of Divinity or Masters in Catholic TheologyExperience in pastoral ministry particularly with young peopleStrong communication and interpersonal with clergy and students of other faith traditions beliefs and perspectivesSound pastoral understanding of Catholic theology and the vision of the Second Vatican Council Experience of leading and working with young of social media appsProficiency in MS-based applicationsOpenness to learning and using graphic design accounting and other digital to take personal initiative in problem solving and program creationUnusual Working ConditionsAbility to work nights and weekends for evening programs services and Admissions events; and respond quickly in situations that require immediate pastoral care.

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As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more

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