Asst. Dir of Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment

Job Description

Walk joyfully with college students in ministry, forming faith-filled disciples. University of Dayton Campus Ministers foster spiritual growth, vocation discernment, faith formation, social justice action and more. Apply your passion for building and supporting the faith community through this inclusive Catholic Marianist ministry. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic ministry team.

Assistant Director for Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment (Job #503305)
Leads the Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment (East) team to engage students in evangelization, faith formation, and spiritual growth opportunities and provides pastoral care and crisis response. Expressing an enthusiasm for the Catholic faith, the minister invites students to deepen and embody this faith as disciples of Christ. Cultivates a sense of belonging with a sensitivity to religious diversity and ecumenism.

Serves on the Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment leadership team to ensure a holistic approach that prioritizes relational ministry, student leadership, and faith belonging across the student experience. Directly supervises two full-time campus ministers and leads a collaborative team of five. Has specific responsibility for ministerial connection to students and staff living in Marianist Hall (NOT a live in role). Coordinates and supports department pilgrimages and retreats.

Full-time, 12 month exempt positions with full benefits and a July 1, 2026 (or sooner) start date. Salary commensurate with education and experience. In light of the job duties associated with this position, the University considers the individual holding this position to be acting as a minister of the Catholic faith.

Submit application, cover letter, resume and list of references. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications to be interviewed. Not all applicants will possess all preferred qualifications, but the most qualified will bring many. Be sure to address all applicable minimum and preferred qualifications in your application so that we can accurately assess your candidacy. Apply here: https://employment.udayton.edu/en-us/job/503305/assistant-director-of-faith-formation-and-spiritual-accompaniment-east-campus
Application deadline is March 9, 2026.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. It is the policy of the University of Dayton, while reserving its lawful rights where appropriate to take actions designed to promote the Catholic, Marianist principles that sustain its mission and identity, to not discriminate or permit discrimination in its educational programs or employment opportunities.

About the Employer

To support the Mission of the University in their Marianist Tradition.