Description
A full-time position of leadership charged creating a culture of encounter with Jesus Christ and His Church as well as intentional relationships at the Center. This position will assist in the effective implementation of the St. Lawrence playbook by developing and managing the success of our student recruitment with an annual goal of 1500 members. The Director takes personal responsibility for making sure any initiatives fall in line with our core values:
Daring to Stand Out
Forming Fullness in Each Person
Living the Art of Relationship
Building a Culture of Home
Qualifications
The Director must have a strong desire and natural ability to welcome outsiders and create experiences of encounter on a secular university campus. They must have an ability to relate to different types of people and be highly detail-oriented. The New Student Director at St. Lawrence must work well on a team and is comfortable having courageous conversations that contribute to staff unity and team development. They are a strong witness of the Catholic faith and committed to discipleship in their own life. 4-year college degree in a field conducive to this position required. Experience in work and ministry is valued.
Responsibilities
Student Recruitment
– Collaborate with KU Admissions strategy
– Constant outreach to new and prospective students to visit the Center, collaborating with a student team
Marketing & Metrics
– Develop a marketing plan to reach new students and send Week-At-A-Glance e-mails to student population
– Take personal responsibility for harvesting goal of 1,500 students in the database
– Oversee student registration process
– Ensure effective use of planning center and KU Catholic website for critical data that measures the Center’s effectiveness on mission.
Belonging Events
Slow Drip
– Assemble team and manage weekly place of encounter with emphasis on being ready to welcome new students
Meat & Greet Opening BBQ
– Plan master schedule for the event
– Assign and delegate roles
– Communicate expectations with staff and student leaders
– Plan and implement a strategic marketing plan to promote the event with the aim of 500 students attending
– Resource for other belonging events imagined and implemented by students
Build Relationships
– Disciple students, especially those on recruitment teams
Staff
– Attend staff and ministry meetings and days of recollection
– Develop skills and awareness for ministry
Full position description available at kucatholic.org/jobs
About Parish / School / Organization Name
The St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas and serves as the Catholic “parish” of the University of Kansas. St. Lawrence was established in 1958 and has grown to serve approximately 1,000 students annually as well as Catholic families in Lawrence.
St. Lawrence provides more than 45 programs which emphasize theological education and spiritual formation with the goal of developing students to be strong Christian leaders in their professions and parishes.
In addition, St. Lawrence serves a permanent community consisting of KU faculty, staff, alumni and area residents.