Associate Director of Ministerial Formation

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

Position Summary

The School of Theology at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Associate Director of Ministerial Formation. The Associate Director of Ministerial Formation provides leadership and administrative support for the ministerial formation, field education, and Youth in Theology and Ministry (YTM) programs of the School of Theology and Seminary (SOT/Sem). Working closely with the Director of Ministerial Formation and other formation leaders, the position oversees student engagement in formation and field education experiences, develops and maintains external partnerships, and supports the preparation of students for ministry and leadership.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Inclusive Excellence

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Responsibilities

Field Education (40%)

• Identify and cultivate field education placement sites and ministerial residencies for students and coordinate associated event planning logistics with university partners
• Assist students in selecting placements and a supervisor for field education, and Clinical Pastoral Education
• Prepare students to participate in theological reflection in their areas of ministry practice during placement (e.g., youth and campus ministry, religious education, pastoral care, social concerns, and preaching)
• Make visits to students' field education sites, observe their ministry, and, with the site supervisor, offer feedback and assessment

Ministerial Formation (30%)

• Advise incoming students regarding formation and field education requirements and monitor students' progress throughout the degree program
• Prepare ministry students for spiritual companioning/direction
• In collaboration with the Director, develop and coordinate formational events, workshops, and other curricular learning experiences
• Support the ministerial assessment process (e.g., portfolios), coordinating logistics and compiling materials for the Director's review
• Attend to the particular formational needs of distance learning students and help implement hybrid formational opportunities

Youth in Theology and Ministry (30%)

• Recruit, train and supervise staff in youth ministry best practices, safe environment protocols, and curriculum of YTM
• Direct and lead planning and execution of the YTM Summer Institute
• Recruit youth with an annual goal of 25 participants
• Manage YTM program budget
• Collaborate with University for event planning logistics
• Recruit, train and supervise staff in youth ministry best practices, safe environment protocols, and curriculum of YTM
• Direct and lead planning and execution of the YTM Summer Institute
• Recruit youth with an annual goal of 25 participants
• Manage YTM program budget
• Collaborate with University for event planning logistics

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Master of Divinity or equivalent education and experience in pastoral or practical theology
• One or more years of experience in Roman Catholic Ministry
• Experience in Ministerial Formation and Field Education supervision preferred.
• Experience in chaplaincy preferred
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal relation skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Physical Requirements

• Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including sitting, typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional local and regional support of field education, partnerships with dioceses, and national conference attendance.

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