Chief Mission & Ministry Officer

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) with up to 8% university match

Generous time off package

Tuition benefits for employees, spouse

Tuition benefits for dependents

Job summary

Marquette University seeks a visionary Vice President for Mission & Ministry to lead and advance its Catholic, Jesuit mission. The role shapes campus culture, academic integration, and student formation while guiding Campus Ministry and Ignatian spirituality initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring experience in complex organizations, clear mission communication, and collaborative leadership to unite diverse voices around shared purpose.

Qualifications

• The Successful Candidate will have a deep commitment to Catholic, Jesuit higher education and experience leading in complex organizations.
• Ability to communicate mission with clarity and conviction and to unite diverse voices around shared purpose.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for Marquette’s Catholic, Jesuit mission on campus and beyond.
• Foster mission integration in academic programs, student formation, and campus culture.
• Provide leadership for Campus Ministry and Ignatian spirituality initiatives.
• Partner with faculty and administrators to embed mission in hiring, development, and decision-making.
• Champion inclusion, dialogue, and care for the whole person (cura personalis).

Skills

Mission leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication

Collaborative leadership

Higher education administration

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Marquette University seeks a visionary Vice President for Mission & Ministry to lead and advance its Catholic, Jesuit mission. The role shapes campus culture, academic integration, and student formation while guiding Campus Ministry and Ignatian spirituality initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring experience in complex organizations, clear mission communication, and collaborative leadership to unite diverse voices around shared purpose.