Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator (Peer Ministry Intern)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Atmospheric Physics, Communication Skills, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Music, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, Pastoral Care, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Lead/Manager, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
14 days ago

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator (Peer Ministry Intern) Academic Year 2026-2027 UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator serves as a Peer Ministry Intern (PMI) within University Mission and Ministry (UMM) to articulate the mission of the division by engaging university life through prayer, worship, outreach, faith development, and pastoral care. The Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator reports to the Ecumenical Interfaith Chaplain.

Essential Functions

  • Actively participates in the planning of ecumenical/interfaith programs;
  • Assists in establishing dialogue with other faith leaders within the UIW community and surrounding communities;
  • Assists in the creation of policy, education, and dialogue for the UIW community;
  • Serves as liaison between the UIW Interfaith Council and the Interfaith Student Association;
  • Works diligently to promote culture and diversity on campus through programs and activities;
  • Acts as a resource person for the various cultural, ethnic and faith-based groups on campus;
  • Assists with the development and publishing of newsletters and webpage content for the Interfaith Council;
  • Helps to maintain a positive, inviting atmosphere and physical environment for all people;
  • Meets regularly with the Director of Ecumenical/Interfaith Initiatives and/or Graduate Assistant for updates, mentoring, and guidance;
  • Collaborates with other areas within the division, such as Faith Formation, Music Ministry, Media Ministry, and Liturgy/ Worship;
  • Attends area and divisional formation sessions as listed on the academic calendar;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Experience in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
  • Strong leadership skills;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Formation and active participation in one's faith tradition through prayer and personal spirituality;
  • Knowledge and experience of ones own tradition as well as openness to other faith traditions, prayer experiences, music, and topics relevant to being a young adult;
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW student.

Required Work Experience

  • Basic work experience in public speaking, leading small and large group activities-training provided;
  • Previous participation in ministry as a volunteer, part-time, or full-time capacity at a church, synagogue, mosque, school, or institution leading youth group activities such as retreats, prayer services, faith sharing groups, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.).

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None specified.

Work Hours

Ten (10) hours per week.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift up to 15lbs for table event set-up.
  • Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve event materials.
  • Ability to push/pull event carts holding up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, and potential/current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number STU1590PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Part Time Job Category Students Desired Start Date 08/05/2026 Multi-Hire Pool No Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Ecumenical Interfaith Chaplain Salary tba-scholarship Open Date 06/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

  • Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a current UIW student?
  • Yes, I am a doctoral student

  • Yes, I am a graduate student

  • Yes, I am a senior

  • Yes, I am a junior

  • Yes, I am a sophomore

  • Yes, I am a freshman

  • No, I am not a UIW student

    • Please describle your experience as a ministry volunteer in a church, synagogue, mosque, school or institution leading youth group activites i.e., retreats, prayer services, faith groups, etc.

(Open Ended Question)

About the Company

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University of the Incarnate Word

One of the leading comprehensive universities in Texas, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio strives to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens with values developed in a Judeo-Christian tradition. In 1881 the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women. The college was admitted to membership in the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1919, and joined the Texas Association of Colleges as a senior college in 1920. The Graduate Studies division was established in 1950. Male students were first admitted into the college's undergraduate programs in 1970. Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996. Today, UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution under federal guidelines.

UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The enrollment reflects the diversity of South Texas, as more than 60 percent of the students are from racial or ethnic minority groups. UIW is ranked No. 1 nationally among faith-based universities in the conferring of bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine, and No. 6 nationally among all private, not-for-profit universities. International students comprise 14% of the student body, and they represent over 70 countries. Seventy-five percent of the students depend upon financial aid. A majority of the students are first-generation college attendees.

UIW offers 80 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including the Ph.D. in Education and doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.), optometry (OD), nursing practice (DNP), physical therapy (DPT) and business administration (DBA). UIW is one of twenty universities in the U.S. with an optometry program, while the pharmacy school is the only one in Texas at a private university. In fall, 2017, the School of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its first class of students to a new facility at Brooks City Base.

In athletics, UIW is a member of the Division 1 Southland Conference. UIW fielded its first football team in 2009, which plays in Benson Stadium, named after New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson.

With a student-to-faculty classroom ratio of 14:1, UIW is a wireless campus that provides students with an environment that encourages excellence in academics. As part of its international efforts, UIW has agreements for reciprocal education with 123 universities in 40 countries. It also operates academic sites in Mexico City and Irapuato, Mexico, and Heidelberg, Germany.

In 2017, UIW was chosen as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” in a national survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the ninth year in a row it has received this prestigious distinction. UIW also made the national Top 10 Honor Roll for eight consecutive years, in the medium-sized classification for universities with enrollments between 3,000 and 9,999 students. The graduate nursing program has been recognized as one of the top 65 graduate programs nationally by U.S. News Media Group.

The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited to award baccalaureate and graduate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, the American Music Therapy Association, the Council of Education of the Deaf, the American Dietetic Association, and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1881
WEBSITE
http://www.uiw.edu/