Assistant Director for Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Seeking to foster the vibrancy of faith life at Saint Mary's College, the Assistant Director for Ministry and Spiritual Formation promotes Catholic, ecumenical, and interreligious/multi-religious spiritual development in the context of Catholic and Holy Cross higher education. This position provides engaging spiritual experiences for students and supports the growth of faith communities on campus. The Assistant Director guides the direction of liturgical life, small faith sharing groups, retreats, and interfaith outreach. This position oversees a team of chaplains and student leaders who assist in coordination of all spiritual and ministerial initiatives through the Center for Faith, Action, and Ministry.

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Ministry and Spiritual Formation leads all aspects of college-wide ministry, fosters the growth of the faith community, forms students for missionary discipleship, and facilitates ecumenical and interreligious outreach to students of diverse backgrounds. The AD guides the overall liturgical and prayer life of the college community, including planning Sunday and daily Masses, training liturgical ministers, developing prayer and worship opportunities outside of Mass, and providing support for ecumenical and interfaith services. Additionally, the AD implements a robust retreat program for students with an emphasis on (1) building enduring community, (2) exploring specific theological content informed by Catholic intellectual tradition and the charism of Holy Cross, and (3) introducing practices that help to nurture the formation of students who are new to spiritual exploration. The AD facilitates sacramental preparation processes, provides spiritual direction and pastoral care to students, and explores pilgrimage opportunities in the Holy Cross tradition.

The AD for Ministry and Spiritual Formation supervises the Catholic priest chaplain team, the Ecumenical Chaplain, and teams of student leaders. In particular, the AD coordinates student leaders for spiritual life including small group leaders, retreat leaders, and liturgical/music ministers, as well as supports formation of the Ministry Assistants.

The AD for Ministry and Spiritual Formation works closely with the Director of CFAM and AD for Justice and Solidarity for strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership of faith and justice initiatives of the Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

Roman Catholic with a commitment to ministry in these contexts: Catholic, ecumenical, multi-religious/interreligious
Master of Divinity or Master's Degree in Theology, Spirituality, or a related field required
3-5 years of experience in ministry, preferably in ministry with young adults
Familiarity with the Holy Cross Charism preferred
Supervisory experience, experience in working with Catholic priests, and desire to work with ecumenical and interfaith chaplains to meet the needs of a spiritually diverse student population
Experience with planning Roman Catholic Mass, musical expertise strongly preferred
Commitment to practices of hospitality and welcome
Experience offering catechesis, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction
Strong oral and written communication skills
Capacity to execute a new program or event from idea to completion
Computer skills including Google programs.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Schedule

40 hours/week, 12 months. Due to the nature of student programming, this position will require periodic evening and weekend hours as assigned.

EEO Statement

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity at all levels - students, faculty, and staff - and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

About the Employer

Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, Saint Mary's College promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility. Saint Mary's is a Catholic, residential, women's, liberal arts college offering undergraduate degrees and co-educational graduate programs.

A pioneer in the education of women, the College fosters an inclusive, academic community where students discover and develop their talents as they prepare to make a difference in the world. All members of the College contribute to this mission in their response to the complex needs and challenges of contemporary life.