The Campus Minister for Retreat Life provides leadership and execution for a dynamic undergraduate retreat program that advances spiritual growth and Ignatian formation. Rooted in Creighton’s Jesuit, Catholic mission, this role is responsible for expanding both the scope and reach of retreat offerings, with particular attention to engaging a diverse range of undergraduate students, including those not traditionally connected to Campus Ministry.

In collaboration with Campus Ministry colleagues, the Campus Minister evaluates the alignment of existing retreat programs with the principles of Ignatian spirituality and the broader goals of undergraduate formation. They identify opportunities for innovation and growth, develop new and/or reimagine existing retreat models, and ensure that all offerings intentionally foster reflection, discernment, community, and encounter with God in the context of students’ lived experiences.

The Campus Minister designs and implements a comprehensive assessment strategy for retreat programming. This includes articulating clear learning outcomes, developing tools to evaluate student experience and impact, analyzing data to identify strengths and areas for growth, and using findings to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

A central responsibility of this role is the recruitment, formation, and supervision of student leaders who serve as retreat coordinators and facilitators. The Campus Minister cultivates student leadership through intentional formation in Ignatian spirituality, accompaniment, and peer ministry, empowering students to co-create meaningful retreat experiences and to serve as leaders within the broader Campus Ministry community.

The Campus Minister also oversees the administrative and logistical dimensions of retreat planning and execution. This includes managing registration processes, coordinating with retreat centers, purchasing supplies, developing timelines, and ensuring the seamless implementation of all retreat experiences. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential to this work.

The Campus Minister demonstrates a deep understanding of Ignatian spirituality and integrates its core practices—reflection, discernment, and accompaniment—throughout all retreat experiences. They actively seek opportunities to broaden participation, remove barriers to engagement, and create pathways for students to encounter retreats as a meaningful part of their formation journey.
The Campus Minister reports to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Campus Ministry.

Essential Functions:
Retreat development, implementation, leader formation, and assessment
Administrative tasks – Budgeting, paperwork; logistics in support of programming and development of programming
Outreach and communication to expand programming
Provide pastoral ministry to students

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in theology, divinity, pastoral studies, ministry, or related required; masters preferred
1-3 years of related work experience preferred; equivalent combination of work, practicum experience at an accredited institution will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Catholic theology, Ignatian spirituality, and the Jesuit mission of higher education.
Ability to support students of all faiths and connect them with appropriate resources.
Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, partnerships, and communications for events and programs.
Strong interpersonal skills and a pastoral presence; adept in fostering relationships.
Possess an understanding of the development and needs of college students.
Proven commitment to collaboration.
Familiarity with program assessment.
Effective written and verbal communicator across diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and act as a self-starter with little direction.
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute program offerings.
Demonstrated ability to exercise prudence and honor confidentiality.

The Campus Minister for Faith & Community Life is a 12-month position that is responsible for developing and overseeing opportunities to deepen and form the faith of our undergraduate students through communal experiences. The Campus Minister will play a strong role in forming student leaders and overseeing opportunities for students to grow in their faith and in their understanding of our Jesuit tradition.

Under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Campus Ministry, the Campus Minister is responsible for overseeing 2-3 retreats a year. This will involve supporting and supervising student coordinators, working with retreat leaders, creating and leading meaningful prayer experiences, coordinating schedules and transportation, and other tasks related to leading a retreat.

With the support of the Office of Campus Ministry and the Office of Residential Life, the Campus Minister coordinates the Residence Hall Ministry in our first-year halls, supervising the Peer Ministry Advisors who work in designated halls. The Campus Minister will also serve on the Cortina Advisory Board to support sophomores living in this residential community.

The Campus Minister will also be responsible for working with student leaders to coordinate Agape Latte, a monthly speaker event that invites students to hear from leader on campus and to reflect on their faith.

The Campus Minister will also oversee programs in our office that focus on supporting students from other religious traditions, including a weekly Protestant Christian service and Bible study.

The Campus Minister will work collaboratively as an integral member of the Campus Ministry team and the Division of Mission and Ministry to assist emerging adults in their faith development including, but not limited to: providing pastoral care to students, offering spiritual companionship, and supporting larger Campus Ministry events throughout the year.

Essential Functions:
Coordinates Residence Hall ministry, retreats, and other ministry opportunities
Administrative work including budget management, assessment, and promotion of programs.
Collaborates as an integral member of the Campus Ministry Department, the Division of Mission and Ministry, and multiple other campus partners on various projects, programs, and events.
Provides individual pastoral care and spiritual companionship to students.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral studies, ministry or related required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of ministerial experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations of students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong written and communication skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Jesuit mission
• Highly collaborative work ethic, with a comfort to reach out to University partners and also delegate when appropriate
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter