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Petrus Development lists this Executive Director of Campus Ministry opportunity in williamsburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Executive Director of Campus Ministry
Posted: June 2026
Status: Open
Organization:
The College of William & Mary (Catholic Diocese of Richmond)
Position Description:
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking an Executive Director of Campus Ministry to serve the Catholic Campus Ministry at the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, VA. The College of William & Mary is the oldest public institution of higher education in the United States with an enrollment of nearly 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is considered a Public Ivy. The Director of Campus Ministry is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive campus ministry program for the students of the College of William & Mary. Furthermore, these responsibilities include developing student leaders, pastorally responding to student needs, and overseeing student programs and activities. Additionally, the Director oversees financial accounts, serves as the liaison between the local Catholic parish, furthers development efforts, and builds interfaith relationships among the other campus ministries. The Director also supervises a staff, including a Priest Chaplain, Director of Development, and Intern.
Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills:
Practicing Catholic in good standing
Through knowledge of Church teachings and theology with the ability to relate that knowledge to young adults in a campus ministry setting
Fluent in relevant church documents pertaining to ministry and evangelization, specifically: Evangelii Nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World)
Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer)
Catechesi Tradendae (Catechesis in our Times)
Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel)
Disciples Called to Witness
Renewing the Vision
Sons & Daughters of Light
Knowledge of adolescent and young adult development, spiritual development and application
Ability to articulate a clear ministry vision and set appropriate milestones to accomplishing the vision
Supervisory experience, especially in a ministry setting
Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to learn development/fundraising best-practices
Basic knowledge of non-profit budgeting and accounting best-practices
Exceptional people skills
Ability to work well in a multi-faith and multicultural settings
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 development needs of University students
Ability to work with diverse groups related to student life and health
Strong computer skills
Education Required:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required with a master’s degree preferred (in a relevant field).
5-7 years of prior experience in pastoral work, preferably campus ministry.
General:
This is a full-time (minimum of 40 hours per week), exempt professional ministry position. Night and weekend work is necessary. The position also requires travel to campus ministers’ meetings, development meetings, and other diocesan events, reimbursable through the approved budget. The Executive Director will work regularly with the campus ministry staff at William & Mary, the Diocesan Associate Director of the Office for Evangelization, and the faculty, staff, and students of William & Mary.
How to Apply:
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Worksite address
williamsburg, VA, 23187, US
Who can apply
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