Associate Director Of Mission Engagement

The College of the Holy Cross seeks a dynamic and passionate Associate Director of Mission Engagement to support the College's robust and longstanding commitment to its Jesuit and Catholic mission and welcoming and engaged campus culture. This role is integral to translating our 500-year-old Ignatian tradition among faculty and staff members who constitute an increasingly diverse academic community that seeks to promote justice, service, belonging and the holistic development of all. Holy Cross is the only liberal arts, Jesuit and Catholic institution in the United States that is entirely dedicated to undergraduate education. The Associate Director will collaborate with various stakeholders to design, implement, and assess mission-driven programs for faculty and staff engagement that align with the pillars of the College's strategic plan, Aspire, especially:

• Academic Powerhouse: empowering faculty and staff to center mission as the foundation of their work as they offer a liberal arts education that is among the finest in the world

• Transformational Student Experience: working alongside those who provide and promote a transformational, residentially-based student experience rooted in Jesuit, Catholic formation

• Inclusive Excellence: helping to ground a campus-wide commitment to a framework that integrates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our Jesuit and Catholic mission

• In and Of Worcester: providing opportunities to be an active partner in the City of Worcester's continued success, growth, and revitalization

• World-class Workforce: offering a lens through which all can see their work as having deep meaning and a higher purpose as we attract, support, and retain a best-in-class workforce

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Development and Management:

• Design and oversee mission engagement initiatives for faculty and staff that promote the College's Jesuit and Catholic tradition. These include current programs (co-work days, Jesu-what?, co-sponsored book clubs, Heart of Holy Cross, Feast on the Feast, etc.) and development of others.

2. Pastoral Projects:

• Return to Me

• Overseeing the production of the College's annual Lenten devotional, Return to Me, recruiting writers, acting as editor, supervising a student intern dedicated to this project, and shepherding this online and print prayer resource with 5,000 subscribers, now entering its 12th edition

3. Education and Training:

• Develop and implement human resources on-boarding programs for faculty and staff on the integration of Jesuit values in one's work

• Facilitate workshops and retreats that encourage reflection on the mission of the College

4. Strategic Assessment:

• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of programs, making recommendations for improvement

5. Communication:

• Coordination of all mission engagement initiatives advertising and sign-ups through Ignite, the College's intranet

• Coordination with partners in Marketing and Communications

The Associate Director also carries out other duties as assigned and may represent the Division of Mission and Ministry on various College committees.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Theology, Education or a related field required

• Demonstrated experience in program development and community engagement, preferably in a higher education, liberal arts setting

• Deep familiarity with Ignatian spirituality

• Strong understanding of Jesuit values and commitment to the mission of Holy Cross and a demonstrated ability to sustain and develop the College's Jesuit and Catholic identity with intellectual rigor, pastoral skill, creativity, and spiritual depth

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various constituencies

• Proven ability to analyze data and assess program effectiveness

Working Conditions:

This position may require occasional evening and weekend work for events. The Associate Director will work in an office setting with opportunities for off-campus engagement.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Additional information:

This is a full time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

• Condensed summer 4-day work week

• Tuition & Education benefits

• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

• Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. To request an accommodation, please email at hr@holycross.edu, or call 508-793-3391. T