Assistant Director of Campus Ministry - Student Discipleship

Job Description

Position start: July 2026
Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory school in the Diocese of Arlington, seeks a faith-filled and relational Assistant Director of Campus Ministry to join its Campus Ministry team. This position serves as a second assistant director role, complementing the Director of Campus Ministry and fellow ministers, with a strong emphasis on ongoing discipleship, overseeing the school-wide service formation program, and assisting in the planning and execution of retreats.

Grounded in the Catholic faith and inspired by the Salesian charism of St. Francis de Sales, Campus Ministry at Bishop Ireton fosters a joyful and honest approach to faith formation. We seek to meet students where they are with gentleness and patience while also challenging them to think deeply, engage radically, and persevere in becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Campus Ministry for Student Discipleship and Apostolic Life supports the planning and implementation of a comprehensive campus ministry program with particular responsibility for student outreach, community programming, and evangelization. This role requires regular presence with students, strong relational skills, and a collaborative spirit within the school community.

Primary Responsibilities
On Going Student Formation
• Coordinate and expand discipleship opportunities such as bible studies, holy hours, and small groups.
• Assist in the development and expansion of new student faith initiatives that respond to student interest and spiritual needs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of campus retreats.
• Coordinate post-retreat follow-up and integration.
• Collaborate with faculty moderators and student leaders to integrate faith into co-curricular life.
Sacramental Programming
• Assist with the planning and celebration of school-wide liturgies, reconciliation services, and other sacramental opportunities
• Support preparation for the sacraments (OCIA), including coordination with theology faculty, catechists, and parish partners
• Help encourage and organize student participation in liturgical ministries for daily opportunities
Service Formation Program
• Oversee service hour tracking system
• Assist in running campus ministry service and social outreach initiatives
• Expand Service program to provide regular opportunities for students to serve the community
• Coordinate Sophomore service retreat
• Collaborate with Student Life on the schoolwide Community Service Day
Collaboration & Community Life
• Work closely with the Director of Campus Ministry (Chaplain) and the Campus Ministry Team
• Collaborate with counselors, deans, faculty, Student Life, and administrators in the holistic formation of students
• Maintain a visible and welcoming presence in the school community
• Engage families, as appropriate, in sacramental and faith-life programming

Qualifications
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Bachelor's degree required (theology, pastoral ministry, religious studies, education, or related field preferred)
• Experience working with adolescents in ministry, education, retreat work, or youth programs
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to work evenings and occasional weekends for retreats and sacramental celebrations

Preferred Attributes
• Experience with student leadership formation or peer ministry
• Familiarity with sacramental preparation at the secondary level
• Knowledge of Catholic adolescent faith formation
• Energetic, pastoral, and collaborative approach to ministry

Employment Details
• Full-time, 12-month position
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience
• Completion of all background check and diocesan child protection requirements required

Application Process
• Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter, a summary of your philosophy of Catholic education, resume, and three professional references to Bishop Ireton High School at personnel@bishopireton.org.

About the Employer

Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic preparatory high school located in historic Alexandria, Va., began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. As a Salesian community of learning, Bishop Ireton is dedicated to the educational and spiritual formation of young men and women, challenging them to Advance Always in scholarship, service, and in the love of God and one another. The school resides in the Diocese of Arlington, receives accreditation from the Virginia Catholic Education Association, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools and competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA).