Associate Director of Ministerial Formation

Job Description

The School of Theology at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Associate Director of Ministerial Formation.

The Associate Director of Ministerial Formation provides leadership and administrative support for the ministerial formation, field education, and Youth in Theology and Ministry (YTM) programs of the School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem). Working closely with the Director of Ministerial Formation and other formation leaders, the position oversees student engagement in formation and field education experiences, develops and maintains external partnerships, and supports the preparation of students for ministry and leadership.

Responsibilities:
Field Education (40%)

Identify and cultivate field education placement sites and ministerial residencies for students and coordinate associated event planning logistics with university partners

Assist students in selecting placements and a supervisor for field education and Clinical Pastoral Education

Prepare students to participate in theological reflection in their areas of ministry practice during placement (e.g., youth and campus ministry, religious education, pastoral care, social concerns, and preaching)

Make visits to students' field education sites, observe their ministry, and, with the site supervisor, offer feedback and assessment

Ministerial Formation (30%)

Advise incoming students regarding formation and field education requirements and monitor students' progress throughout the degree program

Prepare ministry students for spiritual companioning/direction

In collaboration with the Director, develop and coordinate formational events, workshops, and other curricular learning experiences

Support the ministerial assessment process (e.g., portfolios), coordinating logistics and compiling materials for the Director's review

Attend to the particular formational needs of distance learning students and help implement hybrid formational opportunities

Youth in Theology and Ministry (30%)

Recruit, train and supervise staff in youth ministry best practices, safe environment protocols, and curriculum of YTM

Direct and lead planning and execution of the YTM Summer Institute

Recruit youth with an annual goal of 25 participants

Manage YTM program budget

Collaborate with the University for event planning logistics

Recruit, train, and supervise staff in youth ministry best practices, safe environment protocols, and curriculum of YTM

Direct and lead planning and execution of the YTM Summer Institute

Recruit youth with an annual goal of 25 participants

Manage YTM program budget

Collaborate with the University for event planning logistics

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:

Master of Divinity or equivalent education and experience in pastoral or practical theology

One or more years of experience in Roman Catholic Ministry

Experience in Ministerial Formation and Field Education supervision preferred.

Experience in chaplaincy preferred

Demonstrated organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal relation skills

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Physical requirements:
Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including sitting, typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.

Travel requirements:
Occasional local and regional support of field education, partnerships with dioceses, and national conference attendance.

To Apply:
Follow the link and click 'Apply.' You will be required to upload a resume and cover letter.
Application link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/staff/jobs/5511622/associate-director-of-ministerial-formation?keywords=ministerial&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

About the Employer

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.