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Director for the Center for Spirituality and Faith

Santa Clara University

Director for the Center for Spirituality and Faith

Position Title:

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$115,200- $ 144,900 per year; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Annual

POSITION PURPOSE

The Director of the Center for Spirituality and Faith (DCSF), under the direction of the Vice President for Mission and Ministry(VP), creates and ensures the successful execution of a strategic vision for the Center for Spirituality in support of the strategic plan of the Division. In their capacity as the leader for the Center for Spirituality and Faith (CSF), the Director will develop creative and innovative directions to meet the rapidly evolving context of religious and spiritual life at SCU as a Jesuit, Catholic university with a diverse and multi-faith student body. Drawing on an Ignatian spirituality-informed approach, the Director will lead the Center to foster the religious, spiritual, and liturgical life of the entire campus community, with particular focus on students, both graduate and undergraduate. The Director will animate strategic efforts with colleagues in the CSF and across the Division of Mission and Ministry to design new programming for members of the SCU community who come from diverse faith traditions or are religiously unaffiliated. The DCSF also serves on the Division leadership team to help shape the work of the Division through partnerships with units across the University to engage staff and students in the faith and spiritual life of the campus.

A primary component of the role is the oversight and collaboration with a team of five full-time staff of spiritual programs, a cohort of graduate assistants, and more than a dozen paid student interns, to ensure effective pastoral outreach to the whole university community. Programs for which the Director provides leadership and oversight include worship, retreats, pastoral counseling, residential ministry, justice education, prayer services, sacramental preparation, ecumenical and interfaith events, and faith formation.

In addition to strategy and oversight, the Director develops and executes programming in service to the broader goals of the office. These include, but are not limited to: maintaining a public, pastoral leadership presence at many religious and spiritual liturgies, events, and vigils on campus, serve as a liaison to members of the division and University partners, including the Jesuit Community, and providing support for students in times of crisis.

This is a full-time, 12- month, exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and executes a strategic vision for the Center for Spirituality and Faith grounded in the Jesuit, Catholic character of SCU in the context of and with a welcoming disposition to the diverse SCU community, in collaboration with the Vice President

• Develops a long-term, strategic, and innovative mission for the broader work of the development of a culture of faith and spirituality as a core component of the work of the Division of Mission and Ministry

• Supervises the CSF team, composed of professional staff, a cohort of graduate assistants, and a team of student interns

• Develops and ensures execution of a robust assessment framework for all programs under their purview, including assessing the impact of programs and engagement, benchmarking metrics, and conducting program reviews

• Works with Mission and Ministry's Retreat Team to develop, promote, and deliver retreats that offer opportunities for all students - including religiously unaffiliated students - to explore spirituality, meaning, and purpose. Draws on expertise and wisdom, as well as practices and scriptures, from diverse traditions to contribute to these retreat experiences

• Supports fundraising, grant funding, and donor relations for faith and spirituality programming

• Supports the development and execution of annual operating budget processes across program areas, in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of the Division

2. Develops and executes programming in support of the goals of the Center that fosters the religious, spiritual, and liturgical life of the campus community, with particular focus on students, both graduate and undergraduate

• Plans and executes programs that infuse faith and spirituality into the student and campus community

• Implements operational aspects of directed events and programs (budgeting, publicity, content, staffing, and follow-up)

• Ensures development and implementation of the Catholic liturgical priorities of the Division and the University, supporting the Director of Catholic Life and the Liturgy and Music staff, through working collaboratively with the staff of the Mission Church and the members of the Jesuit Community

• Supports the communication and marketing plan for the CSF under the direction of the Director for Communications and Marketing, including: website, social media, printed materials, and broader written communications

3. Develops students'; holistic formation through intensive mentorship and pastoral care

• Pastorally supports students, regardless of religious affiliation, during crises, spiritual accompaniment, and general mentorship

• Fosters particular in-depth leadership development for student leaders, employees, and volunteers to foster their learning and formation in ministry

• Accompanies students in the challenges they face in collaboration with CAPS and other university support units

4. Establishes and maintains a critical portfolio of partnerships, both on and off campus

• Promotes the advancement of the CSF's mission and goals within university structures

• Under the direction of the VP, serves as a primary point of contact with various key campus partners

• Ensures a robust relationship network between SCU and a variety of local faith communities

• Develops relationships with faculty and staff who can serve as resources and partners. Makes special outreach to the Department of Religious Studies, the Jesuit School of Theology, and the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries

• Represents the Center on university committees, meetings and/or at events related to religious diversity, pluralism, inclusion, and in appropriate liturgical functions

• Regularly attends and participates in SCU campus-wide, staff-wide, and academic programming events to represent Ignatian Spirituality perspectives, to form relationships to support engagement with Ignatian Spirituality, and to inform Ignatian Spirituality programming, including some events that may be held outside of regular business hours

5. Manages all operational and financial aspects related to the portfolio

• With the support of operations staff, leads the effective operation of program activities

• Manages annual allocated program budget development, reporting, and forecasting

• Hires, trains, and supervises student employees and interns

• Supports fundraising efforts and donor cultivation

6. Contributes to the broader work of the Division

• Consults with constituent programs to further align them with SCU's Jesuit, Catholic mission

• Supports the creative infusion of faith and spirituality throughout Mission and Ministry and broader campus programming

• Regularly attends and participates in Ignatian programming and Catholic liturgy events offered by other Division programs, including some events that may be held outside of regular business hours

• Regularly attends and participates in SCU campus-wide, staff-wide, and academic programming events to represent Ignatian Spirituality and Catholic life perspectives, to form relationships to support engagement with Ignatian Spirituality, and to inform Ignatian Spirituality programming, including come events that may be held outside of regular business hours

7. Executes other tasks as assigned

C. GENERAL GUIDELINES

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services

Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices

Maintains contact with constituents and solicits feedback for improved services

Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives

Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow

Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required

Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit

D. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment and to promote and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with the Roman Catholic faith, demonstrating the candidate's well- integrated Christian faith and ability to help students envision and practice a vibrant faith that does justice

• Knowledge of Ignatian Spirituality, Discernment, and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola; direct experience with Ignatian spirituality strongly preferred

• Close familiarity with the tradition of Jesuit education preferred

• Understanding of spiritual/religious development stages for contemporary young adults and the capacity to implement programs to meet these spiritual developmental aspirations

• Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgies and rites

• Familiarity with interfaith dialogue and diverse religious traditions

• Knowledge of trends in the spiritual and religious practices of young adults

Skills

• Ability to think synthetically and strategically to establish long-term priorities

• Strong organizational skills, with experience in strategic planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs

• Demonstrated competence in multicultural, ecumenical, and interfaith issues

• Excellent communication skills in multiple settings, audiences, and contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities for excellent outcomes

Abilities

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workforce and office operations

• Confidence in interacting with academic culture and distinct units of academic life

• Ability to earn credibility with faculty, staff, and students

• Availability for regular evening and weekend work

• Ability to embrace and persuasively articulate the Jesuit, Catholic mission, vision, and values of Santa Clara University

Education

• Master of Divinity degree, or comparable master's degree in religious studies or theology with pastoral preparation, required

Years of experience

• Minimum five years' professional experience in a relevant field, ideally with leadership and supervision experience

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus

• May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations

• May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers

• Must meet the health requirements established for members of the University

F. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment

• Mostly indoor office environment with windows

• Offices with equipment noise

• Offices with frequent interruptions

*Priority review of applicants will begin on March 13, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered. We encourage all candidates to review this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zdsxnLTQx8iDMSzglPdHDK03Z55aOu9_/view?usp=drive_link.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services https://university-operations.scu.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at mailto:hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750.

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