How to hire a campus ministry director

How to hire a campus ministry director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step campus ministry director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a campus ministry director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new campus ministry director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The campus ministry director hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A campus ministry director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, campus ministry directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of campus ministry directors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Campus Ministry Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Campus Ministry Director		$12-37
   Director Training & Education	A director of training education spearheads and oversees the training programs of an organization. They primarily set goals, manage budgets, establish timelines, coordinate with experts in developing curricula, and liaise with internal and external parties, building positive relationships along the way... Show more	$21-52
   General Director	A general director is required to oversee all the business operations of their company, including its financial performance and investments. Part of a general director's job is to supervise executives and delegate work to them... Show more	$33-82

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Public Speaking
   • GOD
   • Multiple Campuses
   • Outreach Program
   • Pastoral Care
   • Community Services
   • Social Justice
   • Event Planning
   • Prayer
   • Worship Services
   • Community Outreach
   • Guest Speakers

   Responsibilities:

   • Organize and lead weekly youth group meetings as well as retreats for jr. and sr. high students.
   • Mentore, draw out and hone leadership skills of campus ministry team to help create and facilitate youth retreats.
   • Design and initiate student leadership team to enhance operational functionality.
   • Develop and execute curriculum for biweekly gatherings for Sr. High students.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your campus ministry director job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A campus ministry director salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, campus ministry directors' average salary in wyoming is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level campus ministry directors earn 67% less than senior-level campus ministry directors.
   • Certifications. A campus ministry director with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a campus ministry director's salary.

   Average campus ministry director salary

   $46,071yearly

   $22.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level campus ministry director salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a campus ministry director job description

   A campus ministry director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a campus ministry director job description:

   Campus ministry director job description example

   44 East 68th Street

   New York, New York 10065

   
   

   Position Overview

   The Director of Campus Ministry of Dominican Academy reports to the President, and works with the faculty members of the Theology department and Principal to plan, structure and implement a comprehensive Service Learning, Retreat and Liturgical program and to further the mission of the school. These elements include planning and facilitation of days of service for the Freshman and Sophomore classes, Senior Service, the Social Justice Seminar Series, Masses, prayer services, daily prayer, class retreats and various service, advocacy and prayer opportunities for the student body throughout the school year.

   Primary Responsibilities

   • Teach one course in the Theology Department: Catholic Social Teaching (required senior theology course)
   • Moderate Dominican Academy Preachers (DAPs), Campus Ministry and Social Action Service Clubs
   • Plan, structure, lead and chaperone overnight retreats
   • Facilitate student participation in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice
   • Organize and oversee Global Awareness Week with student leaders in DAPs
   • Organize, lead, and chaperone student immersion experiences with our partners at Our Lady of Grace School in Zambia and other external partnerships.
   • Secure and prep faculty, staff and/or parent/guardian chaperones for activities when appropriate.
   • Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the President

   General Qualifications

   • Ability to work collaboratively with external partners, colleagues throughout the school and multiple groups of student leaders
   • Teaching experience
   • Deep understanding of Catholic Social Teaching
   • Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and public speaking
   • Proficiency with all Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, G Suite and other relevant computer programs
   • Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines
   • Possess high energy, attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively

   Education and Specific Qualifications

   • Master's degree in a relevant field preferred
   • At least 2-3 years of experience working with students
   • A strong belief in the values and pillars of a Catholic Dominican education
   • Practicing Catholic

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right campus ministry director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting campus ministry directors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new campus ministry director

   Once you've decided on a perfect campus ministry director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new campus ministry director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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