Director, Campus Ministry
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Loyola University Maryland Main CampusFull timeR-000#######Position TitleDirector, Campus MinistryEmployee TypeRegularOffice/DepartmentMission IntegrationWork EnvironmentLoyola University Maryland Main CampusPosition DutiesThe Director of Campus Ministry is a senior leadership position in the Division of Mission and Identity charged with the strategic leadership of the Office of Campus Ministry in support of the Division's strategic plan. Reporting to the Vice President for Mission and Identity, 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 Loyola University Maryland as a Jesuit, Catholic university with a multi-faith and multi-cultural student body, creating opportunities for students to encounter God, our human community, and the earth our common home. 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 employees and students in the faith and spiritual life of the campus.Pastoral Ministry Leadership:Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the Loyola University Maryland's Office of Campus Ministry, including experience and grounding in Catholic liturgy, ministry and formation, in service of Loyola's Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity. 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. The Director will lead the Office to foster the religious, spiritual, and liturgical life of the campus community and will have a public, pastoral presence at many Catholic liturgies, interfaith and ecumenical services, and vigils on campus. Managerial Leadership: Oversee and supervise a team of campus ministers, supported by a program assistant, and student interns, to ensure effective pastoral outreach to the whole university community. Provide professional development and guidance to Campus Ministry employees. Establish annual performance goals for staff and conducts performance reviews. Recruit, interview and hire new employees and manage disciplinary actions as required. Oversee the annual department budget and make budget recommendations to the Vice President as appropriate. The Director provides leadership and oversight of worship, retreats, pastoral counseling, residential ministry, justice education, prayer services, sacramental preparation, ecumenical and interfaith programs and initiatives, faith formation, small faith communities, immersions and day to day activity of the Office of Campus Ministry, while developing and monitoring appropriate metrics for measuring success. Ecclesial Leadership: Under the direction of the Vice President for Mission, will serve as a liaison to the Jesuit Community of Loyola University Maryland, the Division, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Foster the values of the Catholic Church, the Society of Jesus and the mission and values of the University. Serve as the Loyola representative to the AJCU Director of Campus Ministry network, and attend professional and ministerial conferences, seminars, retreats to inform best practice.Open to exploring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and have an interest in completing the 19th Annotation retreat.Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role: 5%Bachelor's Degree required in Theology, Religious Studies, Philosophy or related field.Master's Degree preferred in Theology, Religious Studies, Philosophy or related field.5 to 8 years of related experience require5 to 8 years relevant experience in Catholic theology, experience working with college students, experience with higher education, experience with pastoral programming, retreat planning, and service/immersion. Experience in pastoral care or spiritual direction.Knowledge of student development in higher education, including spiritual development.Knowledge of or desire to learn, dynamics related to the creation, growth, and maintenance of small faith sharing communities.Commitment to engaging college students in spiritual and social justice issues.Commitment to communicating and sharing the Jesuit, Catholic mission, ideals and values, especially as they relate to issues of faith, justice, and spirituality. Ongoing commitment to own faith life and spiritual development.Experience and desire to work with persons from diverse religious, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team.Demonstrated skill in written & oral communication and organizational ability.Possess exceptional interpersonal skills and enthusiasm.Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required.Ability and knowledge to work effectively within the framework of a Catholic, Jesuit institution of higher learning.Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.University DescriptionLoyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola's beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.Diversity StatementLoyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.About UsHuman Resources410-###-####...@loyola.edu Work at LoyolaPI5ca60d186a9f-25660-#######3