Boston College·Newton, Massachusetts
Promote the University's Jesuit, Catholic mission by providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance to the campus community. Lead signature senior retreats and oversee graduate student ministry programs to foster spiritual formation and community.
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Campus Ministers at Boston College promote the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission by working collaboratively to offer opportunities for worship, retreats, service-immersion, and fellowship. This requires the ability to provide both pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students, faculty, and staff in the University community.
Additionally, this position will maintain primary responsibility for developing and leading a new signature senior retreat program, offered initially once each semester, with a vision for future expansion.
Additionally, the role will oversee and grow graduate student ministry through programs that foster community, spiritual formation, pastoral support, and vocational discernment for Boston College’s graduate and professional student population.
The position will also coordinate and expand Study by the Sea retreats and other accessible retreat opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
The role will work closely with Campus Ministry colleagues and university partners to build pathways between ongoing faith formation and lifelong spiritual practice, helping students discern how to carry forward and deepen the habits, commitments, and relationships nurtured during their time at Boston College.
This includes managing program logistics, supervising graduate assistants as assigned,and creatively developing initiatives that deepen Campus Ministry’s impact during key moments of transition in students’ lives.
Catholic, with an affinity for and understanding of Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching. Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field, strongly preferred. At least one year of post-graduate experience in university / high school campus ministry, or equivalent work experiences. Strong communication and organization skills, as well as strong attention to detail
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
Market context
Campus minister roles in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand at Catholic colleges and schools that want faith formation, student support, and liturgical leadership. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a Catholic identity, familiarity with Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching, and prior campus ministry experience; a master’s degree in Theology or a related field is often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm how your background fits the mission and student-facing responsibilities before applying.