Director Of Campus Ministry

Position Title:
Director of Campus Ministry
Position Type:
Regular
Hiring Range:
$112,100-$131,800 commensurate with experience
Pay Frequency:
Annual
All applications must include both a resume and a cover letter to be considered.
Priority review of candidates begins on October 11
A.POSITION PURPOSE
The Director of Campus Ministry is a senior leadership position in the Division of Mission and Ministry charged with the strategic leadership of the Office of Campus Ministry in support of the strategic plan of the Division. Reporting to the Vice President for Mission and Ministry, the Director will develop creative and innovative directions for the Office of Campus Ministry to meet the rapidly evolving context of the religious and spiritual life at SCU as a Jesuit, Catholic university with a multi-faith student body. The Director of Campus Ministry also serves on the Division leadership team to help shape the work of the Division through partnerships with units across the University to engage staff and students in the faith and spiritual life of the campus.
Specifically, the Director will provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the Santa Clara University Office of Campus Ministry, including experience and grounding in Catholic liturgy, ministry and formation, in service of SCU's Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity. The Director will lead the Office to foster the religious, spiritual, and liturgical life of the entire campus community, with particular focus on students, both graduate and undergraduate. This role oversees and collaborates with a team of six full-time campus ministers, supported by an administrative assistant, and more than a dozen paid student interns, to ensure effective pastoral outreach to the whole university community. Programs for which the Director provides leadership and oversight include worship, retreats, pastoral counseling, residential ministry, justice education, prayer services, sacramental preparation, ecumenical and interfaith events, and faith formation.
The Director will have a public, pastoral presence at many Catholic liturgies and vigils on campus. Under the direction of the Vice President for Mission and Ministry, this person also serves as a liaison to the Jesuit Community of Santa Clara, the Division, and the Office of Campus Ministry for liturgies and university events at the Mission Church, coordinating where appropriate with other Division staff members.
This is a full-time, 12- month, exempt position.
B.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Office of Campus Ministry in order to align with and advance the Division's Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the Vice President.
• Oversees implementation of the organizational plan of the Office of Campus Ministry in line with Division priorities.
• Provides for the effective oversight of day-to-day operations of Campus Ministry in support of Division policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
• Ensures successful liturgical, educational, and ministerial services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a range of key partners at the university and in surrounding communities.
• Represents Campus Ministry in activities both on and off campus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION
1. Establishes and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Office of Campus Ministry in order to align with and advance the Division's Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the Vice President.

• Leads the development of Campus Ministry's contributions to the Division's Strategic Plan, as established and revised periodically.
• Provides transparent, collaborative and visible leadership for the formulation of a dynamic vision for Campus Ministry.
• Develops and monitors appropriate metrics for measuring success.
• Supports implementation of periodic review of Campus Ministry
• Supports implementation of priorities to guide the use of Campus Ministry's resources.
• Promotes the advancement of Campus Ministry's mission and goals within university structures.
• Ensures development and implementation of the liturgical priorities of the Division and the University, supporting the Director of Liturgy and Music, through working collaboratively with the staff of the Mission Church and the members of the Jesuit Community.
• Contributes effectively to deeper understanding of contemporary Catholic faith and the Jesuit educational tradition throughout the campus community.
• Supports the fundraising activities of the Division with respect to programming and strategic priorities within Campus Ministry.

2. Oversees implementation of the organizational plan of the Office of Campus Ministry in line with Division priorities.

• Supports assessment of organizational structure in light of best practices for Campus Ministry in higher education.
• Develops and promotes updated structures and practices according to professional standards in the field.
• Develops and executes, directly or through supervision, a communications plan for Campus Ministry programming that also supports and aligns with the initiatives of the Division.
• Supports ongoing evaluation of Campus Ministry program effectiveness on the basis of set metrics, and appropriate responses to assessed outcomes.
• Ensures appropriate leadership development of team members.

3. Provides for the effective oversight of day-to-day operations of Campus Ministry in support of Division policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry.

• Oversees the management and development of Campus Ministry's programs.
• Sets goals for direct reports, evaluates their performance, promotes or terminates them when appropriate within university guidelines, and carries out policy on merit increases.
• Ensures execution of departmental administration, staffing, and policies.
• Supports development and execution of annual operating budget processes across program areas, in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of the Division.
• Oversees the budgeting priorities and spending in Campus Ministry, in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of the Division.
• Offers support and guidance to staff members regarding programs, projects, and events, including liturgies, retreats, and justice-related offerings.

4. Ensures successful liturgical, educational, and ministerial services to students, faculty, and staff.

• Attends and/or presides at liturgies on a regular basis in a professional capacity as a University senior leader.
• Provides for a robust sacramental and worship life on campus.
• Provides sufficient opportunities for faith formation for all campus constituencies, with a particular but not exclusive focus on the Catholic tradition.
• Mentors staff members in support of their areas of responsibility.
• Promotes the growth of the ecumenical and interfaith dimensions of Campus life, with attention to the plurality of religions or personal stances at SCU.
• Serves on ministry teams for events or offers pastoral care to all members of the SCU community with a particular emphasis on student care in collaboration with other student-facing units.
• Ensures pastoral care in crisis situations (death of student, parent, etc.), including coordination of Campus messaging, vigils, and family outreach, in collaboration with other units on campus.

5. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a range of key partners at the university and in surrounding communities.

• Collaborates with the Jesuit Community (rector, individual members, and appropriate sub-groups) to promote effective presence of Jesuits and their active participation in appropriate ministries.
• Participates in student care and development through membership on appropriate university committees.
• Networks regularly with fellow administrators and colleagues.

6. Represents Campus Ministry in activities both on and off campus.

• Ensures representation of the Office of Campus Ministry, either in person or through the appropriate delegate, at Welcome Weekend, Commencement, Parent Weekends, Admission and Orientation programming, and similar ceremonial and community events.
• Determines appropriate venues on and off campus for Campus Ministry's presence.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
• Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
• Maintains contact with constituents and solicits feedback for improved services.
• Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools, planned training, and performance initiatives.
• Researches and develops resources that create timely, effective, and efficient workflow.
• Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals.
• Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
• Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.
• This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment and to promote and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

1. Knowledge

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with the Roman Catholic faith demonstrating candidate's well- integrated Christian faith and ability to help students envision and practice a vibrant faith that does justice.
• Knowledge of Ignatian Spirituality, Discernment, and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola; direct experience with Ignatian spirituality strongly preferred.
• Close familiarity with the tradition of Jesuit education preferred.
• Understanding of spiritual/religious development stages for contemporary young adults and the capacity to implement programs to meet these spiritual developmental aspirations.
• Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgies and rites.

2. Skills

• Ability to think synthetically and strategically to establish long term priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, with experience in strategic planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Demonstrated competence in multicultural, ecumenical, and interfaith issues.
• Excellent communication skills in multiple settings, audiences, and contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities for excellent outcomes.

3. Abilities

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workforce and office operations.
• Confidence in interacting with academic culture and distinct units of academic life.
• Ability to earn credibility with faculty, staff, and students.
• Availability for regular evening and weekend work.
• Ability to embrace and persuasively articulate the Jesuit, Catholic mission, vision, and values of Santa Clara University.

4. Education

• Master of Divinity degree, or comparable master's degree in religious studies or theology with pastoral preparation, required.
• Doctor of Ministry (or PhD in religious studies, theology, counseling, or higher education with relevant experience) strongly preferred.

5. Years of Experience

• 10-12 years of related professional experience required or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5-8+ years relevant ministerial experience.
• 5-8+ years experience in program administration, leading/supervising groups and individuals in managerial contexts, with budget and assessment oversight.

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.
• Must meet the health requirements established for members of the University.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.

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