Associate Director, Ministerial Formation & Field Education

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for eligible depende

Employer contributions to retirement

Job summary

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University seeks an Associate Director of Ministerial Formation to lead field education, ministerial formation, and YTM programs within the School of Theology and Seminary. You will work with the Director and formation colleagues to engage students and build external partnerships across campus and denominational partners.

You will supervise field education placements, coordinate events, and support hybrid formational opportunities for distance

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in Roman Catholic Ministry preferred.
• Experience in Ministerial Formation and Field Education supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate field education placement sites and coordinate event planning logistics with university partners.
• Advise incoming students regarding formation and field education requirements and monitor students' progress.
• Prepare ministry students for spiritual companioning/direction.
• Develop and coordinate formational events, workshops, and other curricular learning experiences.
• Manage YTM program budget and supervise staff in youth ministry best practices.
• Recruit, train and supervise staff in youth ministry best practices and curriculum of YTM.
• Direct and lead planning and execution of the YTM Summer Institute.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University seeks an Associate Director of Ministerial Formation to lead field education, ministerial formation, and YTM programs within the School of Theology and Seminary. You will work with the Director and formation colleagues to engage students and build external partnerships across campus and denominational partners.

You will supervise field education placements, coordinate events, and support hybrid formational opportunities for distance