Asst. Dir., Outreach & Athlete Ministry

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Marquette University invites applications for an Assistant Director, Outreach & Athlete Ministry. This 12-month, full-time role oversees Campus Ministry outreach for student-athletes and reports to the Director of Campus Ministry.

The successful candidate will build faith formation programs, coordinate retreats, and collaborate with Athletics and Student-Athlete Well-Being, while managing budgets and scheduling. Evening/weekend work and domestic travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Theology or related field.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Three years' experience in campus ministry or related field.
• Familiarity with Ignatian Spirituality.
• Familiarity with Catholic Social Teaching.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Evening/weekend availability and on-call duties; domestic travel for athletics events.

Responsibilities

• Pastoral Outreach and Faith Formation to Student-Athletes: build relationships with staff and student-athletes; develop formation programs and retreats; attend athletic events; convene meetings with athletics chaplains; support and partner with Director of Mental Health & Performance; manage program budget.
• Pastoral Care and Ministry of Presence to Students: provide spiritual direction and pastoral counseling; support campus liturgies; participate in pilgrimages and service trips; act as liaison with ROTC; maintain ministry presence across student communities.
• Team participation and reporting: participate in meetings; prepare annual report; maintain files; be available for counseling, hospital ministry and crisis situations; participate in emergency phone schedule.
• Administer and coordinate Campus Ministry vans, including safety training and certifications for drivers.

Skills

Campus ministry experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Theology or related field

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assistant Director, Outreach & Athlete Ministry

Posting Number: NA01584 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Mission

and Ministry Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our https://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/total-rewards.php.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. The Assistant Director, Outreach & Athlete Ministry will oversee Campus Ministry pastoral outreach and faith formation programs for student-athletes, working collaboratively with the Department of Athletics and Student-Athlete Well-Being in the overall program. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Campus Ministry. This is a 12-month, full-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pastoral Outreach and Faith Formation to Student-Athletes: Build relationships with administrative staff, coaching staff, and student-athletes. Identify and form student leadership team to guide and assist with facilitating outreach. Develop formation programs, including retreats, for student-athletes that reflect their in-season status and schedule. Attend athletic events, providing innovations as appropriate. Convene regular meetings with other athletics chaplains. Provide support to existing athletics faith formation groups and offerings. Serve as a Campus Ministry liaison with the Department of Athletics. Support and partner with Director of Mental Health & Performance as appropriate. Work with supervisor and administrative assistant in developing and managing the budget for this program area, which includes use of a pcard and responsibility for reconciling expenditures.
• Pastoral Care and Ministry of Presence to Students: Serve as a supplemental retreat director and provide support for Campus Ministry retreats. Provide spiritual direction and/or pastoral counseling to students. Support campus liturgies and sacramental offerings. Assist with, including attending, Campus Ministry sponsored pilgrimages and service trips. Provide ministry of presence to Marquette student communities. Serve as a pastoral presence and Campus Ministry liaison with Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
• As a member of the Campus Ministry team, this person will: Participate in team meetings, planning, retreats, and committee work. Prepare an annual report, maintain up-to-date files, assess programs. Be available for pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, hospital ministry and crisis situations. This includes participation in the emergency phone schedule.
• Administer and coordinate the use and upkeep of Campus Ministry vans, including the certification process for use of "Alert Driving" van safety training for drivers using Campus Ministry van.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Theology or related field
• Current Valid Driver's License
• Three years' experience in campus ministry or related field.
• Familiarity with issues and trends among young adults, particularly faith concerns.
• Experience of planning retreats with young adults.
• An understanding of Ignatian Spirituality.
• Familiarity with Catholic Social Teaching.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong ability and desire to work in collaboration with others.
• This role requires some evening/weekends availability, as well as on-call availability for emergencies.
• Domestic travel for athletic events is also required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 4-5 years related experience

Posting Date: 08/13/2026

Closing Date:

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.