POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

The Chair of Student Leadership understands that leadership is part of discipleship. Christ called his disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). It is the mission of the Newman Center to Call, Form, and Send. The Chair is therefore called to recall the mission of evangelization, to inspire discipleship in his/her fellow student leaders, and to give practical help to student leaders in carrying out their roles. 

The Chair recognizes that an essential part of their role is prayer for each member of the Leadership Team and for the mission of evangelization on campus.

The Chair is responsible for working conjointly with Newman Center Staff, the Special Projects Team (SPT), and the Volunteer Missionaries. They lead the organization and coordination of the Leadership Team’s efforts to carry out the mission and vision of the Newman Center.

Practical responsibilities of the Chair include attending monthly the NC staff meetings, fostering a sense of teamwork amongst the student leadership team, serving as the secondary liaison between OSU Newman and OSU Campus (ASOSU, Pro-Life, etc.), and co-organizing and co-leading Student Leadership meetings on a bi-weekly basis. 

“God spoke further to Moses: This is what you will say to the Israelites: The LORD, the God of your ancestors… has sent me to you.” (Ex 3:15)

The Vice Chair is primarily responsible for OSU Newman’s connection to OSU Campus and is tasked with making all Catholic Student Association (CSA) reservations on campus. Through their work, they allow for the CSA members to be ‘Sent’ onto campus to share the Gospel. They are also responsible for encouraging student leadership to carry out their ministries for the evangelization of campus by inspiring them, recalling our vision, and giving practical help in carrying out student leadership roles.

The Vice Chair assists the Chair in the organization and coordination of the Leadership Team’s efforts to carry out the mission and vision of the Newman Center. They also recognize that an essential part of their role is prayer for each member of the Leadership Team and for the mission of evangelization on campus.

Practical responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison between OSU Newman and OSU Campus (ASOSU, Pro-Life, and buildings on campus for CSA reservations), fostering a sense of teamwork amongst the student leadership team, and co-organizing and co-leading student leadership meetings on a bi-weekly basis.

"Your surplus at the present time should supply their needs, so that their surplus may also supply your needs..." (2 Cor 8:14)

The Treasurer of student leadership serves as the primary financial liaison between OSU Newman and OSU Campus. They manage and apply for OSU funding opportunities on behalf of the Catholic Student Association. Through their diligent work, they help “supply” the CSA, in partnership with OSU Newman, with the funds to operate programs and events that are integral to the ‘Call’ stage of OSU Newman’s mission. In addition, the work of the Treasurer allows for CSA students to be ‘Sent’ onto campus to proclaim the gospel through Newman Center hosted programs and events.

As part of the executive team, the Treasurer also recognizes that prayer for the leadership team and for the mission of evangelization on campus is essential to this position.

The Treasurer is also responsible for working with the Newman Center bookkeeper, Kathy Bailey, on budgets for events led by the leadership team and on other Catholic Student Association (CSA) financial needs. 

"What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us..." (1 John 1:3)

The Communications Team creates promotional material for marketing Newman Center events and programs, and shares the day-to-day life at the Newman Center through the use of social media. Through this work, they help bring new students to join in the fellowship of OSU Newman and help to “proclaim” what we have witnessed. The work of the Communications Team is essential to the ‘Call’ stage of the Newman Center vision, capturing the eye of new students, awakening the desires for what Christ has to offer, and helping the whole community to recognize God’s work in our midst.

Communications Director

The Communications Director is responsible for leading the Communications Team which includes the flocknote manager, social media manager, website manager, and graphic designer. The Communications Director is responsible for directing the creation of the term-by-term communications outreach schedule with the assistance of all comm team members. 

The Communications Director is the point-of-contact on the comm team for Newman Center Staff, the SPT, and Volunteer Missionaries (VMs). In this role, they assist in communicating to the comm team all promotional needs for non-leadership team led events. These include GoFish, Newman Lectures, Pilgrimage to the Grotto (P2G), Annual Retreats, etc.

The Communications Director manages the Newman Center Whatsapp Group to send out notifications on a weekly basis about smaller NC events (i.e. Monday Night Soccer, First Friday Holy Hours, Works of Mercy).

Social Media Manager

The Social Media Manager is primarily responsible for managing OSU Newman’s Instagram account. It is vital that the Social Media Manager attend important Newman Center activities so as to capture the life at OSU Newman.

The Social Media Manager focuses Instagram stories on capturing events in the moment and Instagram posts on recaps of events that should showcase the fruits of retreats, social gatherings, and other Newman Center events. Instagram secondarily serves as a vessel for promoting events and programs that are open to all students (i.e. Newman Lectures, Alpha, Welcome Week, etc.)

A “creative eye” for photography and a savviness for Instagram are important bonuses.

Flocknote Manager

The Flocknote Manager is responsible for running the weekly e-newsletter for Newman via Flocknote. This e-newsletter is sent out on Mondays and includes the promotion of larger events and programs such as Alpha, Newman Lectures, Welcome Week, Summit, Annual Retreats, GoFish, P2G, Walk for Life, etc. 

The Flocknote Manager assists the Fragua team and Alpha 201 team with their respective Flocknote groups whenever necessary.

A “creative eye” and a familiarity with Flocknote and Canva are bonuses.

Graphic Design Manager

The Graphic Designer works to develop fliers, handouts, and other promotional materials for events led by the Leadership Team (i.e. Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Venture, etc.). They also assist in developing slides for Mass Announcements on a weekly basis during the term. 

The Graphic Design Manager works in conjunction with Newman Center Staff on NC events/programs that are not primarily led by the Leadership Team when circumstances necessitate.

Knowledge of graphic design concepts and familiarity with Canva and Adobe Illustrator or a willingness to learn are necessary.

Website Manager

The Website Manager is responsible for updating the Newman Center website on a regular basis. Their responsibilities include uploading graphics and event information to the events page, managing sign-up & registration forms, maintaining the NC Public Google Calendar, and routinely reviewing webpages on the domain to ensure that errors are corrected.

Website management requires attention to detail and a high level of organization. A familiarity with Squarespace is a plus.

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth..." (John 4:23)

The Eucharist lies at the heart of the Holy Mass and is the “source and summit” of our lives as Christians (CCC, 1324). Therefore, the Liturgy Director is tasked with working closely with VMs and fellow students to create an environment of reverence at the 7pm Sunday Mass so that all who come may “worship the Father in spirit and truth.” The role of Liturgy Director is linked to the ‘Form’ stage of the Newman Center vision, allowing students to be formed through coming to know and experience the Holy Mass.

The Liturgy Director recognizes that prayer for students to have a powerful experience of Christ in the liturgy is essential to their role.

The Liturgy Director recruits, trains, and coordinates a Welcome Team that aims to greet new students. This team informs new students on how they can get involved in the NC community and invites them to upcoming events. The Liturgy Director also trains and coordinates lectors and ushers.

The Liturgy Director and their committee also assist during First Friday Holy Hours and coordinate Thursday Tabor.

Finally, the Liturgy Director works in conjunction with the Outreach Team when coordinating outreach socials that directly follow Sunday night Mass.

“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’” (Mt 25:40)

We believe that to serve the “least” is to serve Christ himself. Partaking in works of mercy is an important step in the path of discipleship. The Works of Mercy Director, by planning meaningful Works of Mercy for students to partake in, contributes to the ‘Form’ stage of the Newman Center mission. 

The WoM Director recognizes that prayer for an increase in compassion within our community and for God’s help for those we serve is an essential part of their role.

The WoM Director’s responsibilities include planning and executing Works of Mercy events, raising concern within the NC community for the poor, marginalized, and suffering, recruiting students to get involved, and finding ways to make Works of Mercy a bridge for new students.

The WoM Director must also plan spiritual content, prepare the event, and prepare a reflection for before and after the Works of Mercy. They may work with missionaries and students to complete this planning process.

"They devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles and to the communal life..." (Acts 2:42)

The Socials Director is tasked with fostering fellowship within the Newman Center by hosting social events and coordinating regular sports events so that students can come to experience the value of Christian community. The role of the Socials Director not only ‘calls’ new students to the Newman Center through fun and attractive social events, but is also integral to the ‘Sent’ stage of the Newman Center vision so that when students graduate, they leave with life-long, Christ-centered friendships. 

It is the responsibility of the Socials Director to plan one excellent social event per term and to plan, publicize, and execute social events. They work with Newman Center staff to coordinate space, materials, and budget for the events they plan. The Socials Director must put together a team of students to help in planning and executing these events.

The Socials Director is charged with coordinating regular sports events for men and women and for inviting students.

The Socials Director must be able to pay attention to the edges of the community so that no one is left behind.

"Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing praise." (Psalm 98:4)

The role of Music Associate is integral to leading students in worship through music in the Liturgy. They assist students in bringing glory to God by praising his Holy Name in song. Music is an important element of our praise of Christ and our spiritual lives. Therefore, the work of the Music Associate and worship team is important for encouraging the formation of Newman Center students.

The Music Associate works with the Music Director in recruiting and training worship teams for the Sunday Student Mass, and for the Tuesday and Thursday’s weekday Masses, and for animation in the programs. They lead rehearsals and provide requisite musical training. An ability to lead a team and create a deep sense of teamwork is required for this position. They must also be able to lead their teams in prayer.

The Music Associate will work alongside Ryan to plan music according to the liturgical season and for particular celebrations. Please note that the music leader is expected to learn and lead a specific style of music and worship, with the guidance of Sr. Belen.

"He said to them, 'Go into the world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.'" (Mk 16:15)

The Outreach Director plans and executes events and activities to ‘Call’ new students to the Newman Center so that we may “proclaim the gospel” and provide an opportunity for them to encounter Christ. It is a role which demands real apostolic zeal, desire to make the message of the Gospel reach to many more students.

The Outreach Director recognizes that prayer for the mission of evangelization on campus is essential to their role on the student leadership team.

The Outreach Director is charged with developing a team of students (the outreach committee) who help with planning events led by the leadership team and pay special attention to reaching freshmen. Events include Welcome Week, Family Weekend, after Sunday Mass activities, etc.

In conjunction with Volunteer Missionaries, the Outreach Director and the outreach committee assist with tabling on campus for Welcome Week, Alpha, Venture, and specific events.

Lastly, the Outreach Director works with the Liturgy Director to plan social gatherings that occur directly after Masses, and works with the Communications Director, to publicize events.

A knack for planning events and attention to detail are bonuses.

Be “...as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that whatever good any one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.” (Eph. 6:6-8)

The role of the technology (tech) liaison is to serve the community by organizing logistics, set up, coordination/supervision, care, take down, and transportation of technology for the Newman Center events. The tech liaison works closely with the music ministry team and the heads of other ministries to organize tech needs for Newman events. Some events include:

• Mass Sunday night at St. Mary’s

• Alpha (Tuesday nights)

• Fragua (Wednesday nights)

• Other seasonal events: GoFish, Newman Lecture, etc.

The tech liaison should show up to events early. The ability to plan well and in advance is a necessary skill. Organizational skills and time management are key. The tech liaison should also have full knowledge of all technology that Newman uses/owns (training is required). Having knowledge of the Newman Center’s technology needs before applying is a bonus, but training will be provided. This will allow the tech liaison to be prepared for events, as well as train others. The tech liaison is not expected to do everything, but rather to form a small team who can help with technology needs. This team should be comprised of leadership team members who have the capacity to take on more responsibility. The tech liaison should also feel responsible for the care and order of the equipment that the Newman Center owns, and maybe suggest repairs or investments.

Tech is a role that often goes unnoticed, but it is crucial. One should not strive to be praised for their deeds, but to fulfill their obligations out of an abundance of charity and of love for the Lord. However, technology is HIGHLY critical to the success of the leadership team, Newman Center events, and the various ministries of the Newman Center. Without technology, music tech would not function properly, presentations would not be able to be seen, and other projects would have less of an impact.