Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD
Position Title Assistant Director for Social Justice Ministries Employee Type Regular Office/Department Campus Ministry Work Environment Loyola University Maryland Main Campus Job Type Full time Benefits at Loyola https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits/ Compensation Range $53,040.00 - $66,300.00 Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2025 If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date Position Duties The Assistant Director for Social Justice Ministries coordinates and provides social justice focused programming, prayer, formation, and care for the Loyola community. The Assistant Director will develop high-impact practices including retreats, conferences, and immersions that will inform students' understanding of their role as global citizens. Under the supervisor of the Director of Campus Ministry, the Assistant Director will work in close collaboration with the entire Campus Ministry team and will contribute to its overall mission to "form students of all faith backgrounds through encounters with God, Community and Creation to be empowered to become agents of social change and spiritual transformation." Social Justice Education and Advocacy (30%) Facilitates social justice education and experiences for students rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain partnership with Ignatian Solidarity Network and co-manage (with Center for Community Service and Justice (CCSJ) staff) logistical details for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice and Ignatian Justice Summit; including registration, room reservations, meals, transportation, and housing. Develop formation curriculum for student group in preparation for the conference. Coordinate ongoing legislative and advocacy opportunities for students following conference participation in order to bring learning back to Loyola and the Baltimore community Oversee integral ecology efforts in Campus Ministry including developing cross-campus partnerships, as well as leading ecological economic initiatives, such as Loyola's partnership with Catholic Ethical Purchasing Alliance (CEPA), establish new ecological spirituality opportunities, such as retreats, and ecological educational Ignatian Immersion Program (25%) Oversees development and implementation of domestic and international immersion programs in partnership with CCSJ. Facilitates the coordination and organization of Campus Ministry's Kino Border Initiative and Christians for Peace in El Salvador (CRISPAZ) immersions. Leads at least one immersion program per year and recruits/trains student leaders and mentors for facilitation of programs. Accompany local, regional, national and international immersion programs groups in preparation and travel as necessary and appropriate to program. Ability to travel to local, regional, national, and international locations as needed to support program operations Coordinates fundraising, compiles emergency data and coordinates advertising of programs. Ensures that programs include essential educational components of preparation, integral ecology, Catholic social teaching education, spiritual development, critical analysis/reflection, and evaluation. Reviews and evaluates educational effectiveness of immersion programs with internal and external partners: review learning outcomes and educational goals, assessment methods, and program structures/content, safety, and liability. Serves as a liaison between Campus Ministry, the Center for Community Service and Justice, International Programs, faith-based social justice organizations, and other immersion partners Supervision (20%) Supervision of Social Justice & Advocacy and Sustainability student interns and student office workers. Ongoing weekly and bi-weekly meetings to provide oversight and guidance regarding job responsibilities, administrative questions and ongoing professional development. Conduct mid-year performance evaluations. Participate in development of and assessment of student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes. Ignatian Retreat Ministry (10%) Oversees the First Year Ignite Retreat in September. Recruits, trains, forms, and supervises retreat leaders. Coordinates all logistical aspects of the retreat, (i.e. facility reservations, meals, transportation). Creates, adapts, and implements curriculum for retreats to meet the needs of students and programs. Coordinates outreach to the wider Loyola community to recruit faculty, administrators, and staff to serve as leadership team members. Collaborates with professional staff to plan the Campus Ministry Intern Retreat in August. Pastoral Ministry, Spiritual Care, Campus Ministry (10%) Provides pastoral care, spiritual direction/accompaniment, and outreach to all members of the university community. Support students in the exploration, development, and engagement of their faith, spiritualities, and values in relation to their various identities. Supports Campus Ministry's outreach to students and connects students with campus resources including the Counseling Center, Thrive Center for Student Success, the McAuley Women's Center, Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance as appropriate to provide care for students. Participate in the life of Campus Ministry, Mission and Identity Divisional programs and initiatives, and University programs and initiatives. Participate regularly in the worship life of the university. Participate in weekly staff meetings, Campus Ministry events and celebrations, fall and summer orientations and Admissions' open houses. Attend in-service gatherings and professional development opportunities. Represent Campus Ministry as requested by the director on university functions, committees and activities as requested by the Director. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role. (5%) Education Required Bachelor's degree Education Preferred Master's degree Field of Study Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Counseling, Theology, Social Justice, or similar field Other Professional Licensures N/A Work Experience 3 - 5 years Describe Required Experience 3-5 years experience in campus ministry, social justice education, community engagement, student affairs, faith-based service, retreat leadership, advocacy programming, or related experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, Jesuit values, and the intersection of faith and justice. Familiarity with and ability to implement educational and reflective tools from Ignatian spirituality Strong understanding of systemic injustice and ability to facilitate critical reflection and dialogue on topics such as race, immigration, poverty, and equity Experience planning and leading immersive service or justice programs, including risk management and partnership development. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and make mission-aligned decisions with minimal supervision. Ability to work postively and collaboratively with others, including members of Campus Ministry team and other campus partners Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and the experience and desire to work with people from diverse religious racial, ethinc, and cultural backgrounds Ability to mentor and support student leaders and interns in their personal and spiritual growth. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with on-campus partners, as well as partners and organizations outside of the university Comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations with both pastoral care and professionalism Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must have basic skills in the Microsoft Suite. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements. University Description Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 1 among midsized colleges in the South and No. 23 overall in the nation in its 2025 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 5 in the nation for career preparation, No. 22 in the nation for student experience, and No. 65 in the nation for impact on graduate salaries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2025. It is among Washington Monthly's top master's universities nationally and is listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications. Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks. Diversity Statement Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
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