About this opportunity
Petrus Development lists this Director of Campus Ministry opportunity in roanoke, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posted: May 2026 Status: Open
Director of Campus Ministry
Organization:
Catholic Campus Ministries in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia (Catholic Diocese of Richmond)
Position Description:
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Director of Campus Ministry to serve college students in the Roanoke Valley. Colleges served include Roanoke College, Ferrum College, Hollins University, and Virginia Western Community College. The role will be primarily focused on Roanoke College (estimated 50% of the time). The Coordinator of Campus Ministry is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a campus ministry program for the students of Roanoke College. These responsibilities include coordinating Mass, developing student leaders, pastorally responding to student needs, and overseeing student programs and activities. The Coordinator also oversees financial accounts and serves as the liaison between the local Catholic parish.
Qualifications:
Practicing Catholic in good standing
Knowledge of Church teachings and theology with the ability to relate that knowledge to young adults in a campus ministry setting
Familiar with relevant church documents pertaining to ministry and evangelization
Knowledge of adolescent and young adult development, spiritual development and application
Ability to articulate a clear ministry vision and set appropriate milestones to accomplish the vision
Exceptional people skills
Exceptional oral communication skills
Ability to work well in a multi-faith and multicultural setting
Ability to empathize with others
Self‑motivated, works easily alone or with others
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail‑oriented and highly organized
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in an office setting and at events
Ability to interact with faculty and staff at a peer academic level
Ability to recognize the unique developmental needs of university students
Ability to work with diverse groups related to student life and health
Strong computer and digital communication skills
Strong small group facilitation skills
Education Required:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred (in a relevant field)
1–3 years of prior experience in pastoral work, preferably campus ministry
General:
This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), in‑person, exempt professional ministry position. Night and weekend work is necessary primarily during the academic year. Regular, weekly schedule will be required. A physical presence on the local campus is required on a weekly basis. The position also requires travel to campus ministries meetings and other diocesan events, reimbursable through the approved budget. The coordinator will work regularly with the Diocesan Associate Director of the Office for Evangelization, the pastor and staff of parishes local to the universities, faculty, staff and students of the various colleges and universities, as well as other Diocesan Campus Ministers.
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Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24000, US
Who can apply
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