"Assistant Director for Social Justice Ministries"

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

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