Director of Community Life

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition remission for dependents

Job summary

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University seeks a Director of Community Life to lead campus programming for residential, online, domestic, and international students. You will oversee student government, plan weekly events, and coordinate with SOT/Sem teams to align programs with curricular and Benedictine values.

You will manage residential life initiatives, collaborate with campus partners, and develop assessment plans to improve student life.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in theology/ministry or equivalent.
• 2+ years in student life, housing, or campus ministry administration.
• Familiarity with Catholic and monastic practices around community living.
• Ability to organize and assess co-curricular programs.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and intercultural humility in Catholic Social Teaching and Benedictine values.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead community life events for residential, online, domestic and international students.
• Oversee Student Government and student-led programming; collaborate with SOT/Sem teams.
• Plan weekly events, including Thursday Convivium; support service and Benedictine practices groups.
• Coordinate with Formation programs, centers, and grants for events aligning with curricular goals.
• Promote intercultural humility among student life activities.
• Liaise with Director of Student Services on special initiatives.
• Develop a plan for regular assessment of community life needs and impact.
• Participate in SOT/Sem staff life and planning; contribute to residential life policy development.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Dining, Life Safety, Counseling, and other offices to support events.

Education

Graduate degree in theology/ministry

Job description

The School of Theology and Seminary at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Director of Community Life.

The School of Theology and Seminary at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Director of Community Life.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

• 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.

To Learn More About Our Benefits, Visit Csbsju.edu/jobs.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

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.

Responsibilities

Community Life Programming (50%):

• Envision and build a series of community life events that support the residential and online, domestic and international, as well as lay and ordination-track student communities.
• Oversee and empower SOT/Sem Student Government to plan and implement student-envisioned and student-led programming.
• Plan and execute weekly community events with particular focus on Thursday “Convivium.”
• Establish and support student groups dedicated to service, Benedictine practices, and the larger Catholic intellectual and liturgical traditions.
• Partner with the SOT/Sem Formation programs, centers, and grant initiatives to schedule and host events on a weekly and monthly basis that support the curricular and co‑curricular goals of the SOT/Sem.
• Support the work of intercultural humility and awareness among student life and activities.
• Liaise with the Director of Student Services on special initiatives and events for the school.
• Develop and maintain a plan for regular assessment of community life and needs.
• Participate in SOT/Sem administrative staff life and planning initiatives.

Residential Life and Facilities Management (30%)

• In collaboration with the Director of Student Services and Director of Admission, design and implement a vision for SOT/Sem residential student life in Emmaus Hall and related facilities.
• Envision optimal practices for residential living and community life consistent with our Catholic and Benedictine missions as well as our institutional commitment to the integration of study, prayer, and communal life.
• Manage and oversee student workers including Residential Assistants and custodial personnel.
• Participate in the on-going development of residential life policies and procedures.
• Manage Emmaus Hall and related facilities as they relate to guests and public events.
• Liaise with SJU Physical Plant and Custodial Services to ensure facilities support optimal community life.

SOT/Sem and Community Partnerships (20%)

• Identify, build, and fortify, institutional relationships and resources across CSB and SJU for collaboration on community life events.
• Identify and strengthen vital relationships with Saint John’s Abbey, Saint Benedict’s Monastery and the apostolates of the monastic communities to develop points of programmatic need, design, and collaboration in support of community life
• Coordinate with SOT/Sem Alumni Council for opportunities to connect current students with alums in support of student life.
• Work with key CBS and SJU offices such as Dining Services, Events, Life Safety, Counseling Services, etc. to ensure support for student life and community events in the SOT/Sem.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate degree in theology and/or ministry or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in student affairs, student life, residence life, campus ministry, higher education administration, community engagement, or a closely related field, including Catholic diocesan, parish, campus, or ecclesial ministry.
• Familiarity with Catholic and monastic practices around community living
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute administrative responsibilities around co‑curricular development and assessment.
• A commitment to inclusive excellence and intercultural humility within Catholic Social Teaching and Benedictine values.
• 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
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends as needed to support community life programs and events

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 travel in support of accreditation workshops and events.

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