Newman University

Mission Animator for Southwest Kansas

Garden City - Garden City, KS - Part Time

Occupational Summary:
The Mission Animator will coordinate initiatives aimed at strengthening the understanding of Newman’s Catholic identity, mission, and core values, while also serving as a spiritual leader and source of inspiration. This role supports the integration of the University Mission into all aspects of campus life by guiding faculty and staff in their teaching, student interactions, and the implementation of policies, decision-making, and governance. This is a Part-Time position. Travel is required. The position will split time between Garden City and Dodge City, KS.

Stewardship Statement:
This position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining the institution's Catholic identity and its mission to empower graduates to transform society. As a member of the Newman community, the staff member will join with the institution's sponsors, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC Sisters), to witness God's love in Mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate life, form right relationships, and walk as compassionate companions. Additionally, this position contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other faiths, cultures, or backgrounds.

Essential Job Duties:

  1. Leads and coordinates efforts to assist members of the Southwest Kansas community to understand and articulate Newman’s Catholic Identity and heritage, mission, core values, and The Newman Code.
  2. Coordinates with appropriate partners orientation sessions for all members of the Southwest Kansas community, especially faculty, staff and students.
  3. Plans a session/presentation each semester with faculty and staff that focuses on some aspect of mission and Catholic Identity.
  4. Plans ways of promoting the spiritual development of students, including personal availability.
  5. Completes other tasks, as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Outreach Education related to mission integration.

Requirements:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry or theology or Christian formation, preferably a graduate of Newman’s School of Catholic Studies.
  2. Residence in Southwest Kansas
  3. Excellent communication skills.
  4. Ability to work collaboratively.
  5. Experience or training in multicultural and ecumenical settings.
  6. Bilingual Spanish-English.
  7. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

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