Student Campus Ministry Team 2023-2024

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE (St. Mike's)

The University of St. Michael’s College is one of seven colleges that comprise the University of Toronto’s Arts & Science division. Originally founded in 1852 by an order of Catholic priests known as the Basilian Fathers, our motto of “teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge” helps set the tone for life on campus.

With over 5,000 students and spanning more than 10 acres, St. Mike’s is one of the largest Colleges at UofT and provides an idyllic home to the 550 students who choose to live in our College dormitories. Although affiliated with the UofT at the undergraduate level, St. Michael’s remains a university in its own right through its acclaimed graduate programs in the Faculty of Theology, recently federated with Regis College. St Mike’s welcomes student from all backgrounds and faith traditions who want to be a part of its community.

ABOUT ST. MIKE'S CAMPUS MINISTRY

At the University of St. Michael’s College, faith, religion, and spirituality are valued and engaged not only in the classroom, but across many aspects of the life of St. Michael’s community.

Embracing these human realities and reflecting on their meaning is at the core of the Catholic Intellectual tradition.

St. Mike's Campus Ministry plays a pivotal role in helping students, faculty, and staff to integrate faith, religion, and spirituality into their lives and the life of the community.

It is central to the mission of St. Michael's as a Catholic University, and the renewal of the Campus Ministry program is a key element in the St. Mike’s 180 strategic plan. Campus Ministry at St. Michael’s supports the students, staff, and faculty in their individual and collective spiritual growth and well-being. While offering some distinctively Catholic programming, Campus Ministry at St. Mike’s welcomes and supports people from all religious traditions, and provides multi-faith opportunities for spiritual growth through prayer, fellowship, intellectual pursuits, and community service.

THE ROLE OF STUDENT CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAM

The Student Campus Ministry (SCM) team seeks to engage all undergraduate and graduate students by connecting them to the St. Michael’s community and providing them with opportunities for spiritual and personal growth that take place outside of the classroom.

To this end, SCMs serve as role models and ambassadors for the University at large in aiding the formation of the whole student by supporting their personal, spiritual, and social development. The successful candidate will have an understanding and willingness to support St. Michael's mission as a Catholic University.

SCMs are committed to supporting student life by organizing events, developing faith and community-building initiatives, and providing mentorship and guidance to individual students. Other responsibilities include:

1. Outreach and foster student relationships with all St. Michael’s community members.

2. Helping students transition to university and integrate into the community.

3. Recruiting and overseeing volunteers. 

4. Organizing regular events based on their portfolio (see below). 

5. Supporting the student life initiatives of other USMC partners (e.g. Campus Life, Alumni Affairs, Student Services, Principal’s Office, etc.) and collaborating on these initiatives where possible.

6. Ensuring all USMC rules and policies are upheld when organizing student events (e.g. Conferences, Food Services, etc.)

 

Portfolios available: 

Catholic Faith Formation - 2 positions

Social Outreach and Interfaith - 2 position

Communications - 1 position

Click here for more information. 

Qualifications for Student Campus Ministers

1. Must be able to demonstrate values-based leadership and good judgment

2. Must be enrolled full time at the University of Toronto (in an undergraduate or graduate program), in the fall and winter semesters

3. Minimum CGPA of 2.5 required

4. Must be entering at least their second year of undergraduate studies

Team Training and Expectations 

1. Monthly planning meetings (May- August) via phone or in person.

2. Attendance to the Senior Student Leader Retreat Camp taking place April 28-30th 2023 (overnight)

3. Commitment to 4-6 hours of weekly work through projects, events, support, etc.

4. Weekly team meetings.

5. Bi-weekly check-ins. 

6. Maintain email and social media accounts daily.

7. Participation and support for Orientation Week.

 

Student Campus Minister Remuneration

This position will begin April 28 2023, and end April 30 2024.

In return for your services as a Student Campus Minister, you will receive:

1. $2000 Honorarium

2. USMC Campus Ministry Apparel.

3. University of Toronto Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognition.

4. Mentorship and access to skills and traininig, including SafeTALK

Application deadline: January 29 at 11:59pm EST.

Complete the application form below

Not all applicants will be interviewed. A selection committee will determine a shortlist of candidates who will be interviewed in February.

STATEMENT OF INTENT

Please provide a personal statement that addresses the following:

 1. Why you are interested in being a Student Campus Minister at the University of St. Michael’s College.
 

2. How your skills, strengths and experiences would complement the position and enhance the portfolio.
 

3. How you propose to live out the mission and values of the University of St. Michael’s College within the community. 

We thank all candidates for their interest in applying to serve as a Student Campus Minister; however, only candidates who are invited to sit for an interview will be contacted.