[Hiring] Director of University Mission and Mission Engagement @Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Role Description

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. This position supports, advances, integrates, and assesses the Lasallian Catholic mission of the university across every dimension of the institution.

• Lead the University's Lasallian Catholic mission initiatives.
• Promote mission integration across all divisions, units, and segments.
• Ensure mission remains central to institutional planning and strategic initiatives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty and Academic Engagement:
  • Partner with Academic Affairs to integrate mission throughout the curriculum.
  • Coordinate faculty mission formation.
  • Support mission-centered pedagogy.
  • Assist with new faculty orientation.
  • Collaborate with deans and academic leadership.
• Employee Formation:
  • Design and implement formation opportunities for faculty and staff.
  • Coordinate annual mission programming.
  • Develop leadership formation rooted in the University's Lasallian and Catholic traditions.
• Board and Executive Leadership:
  • Coordinate trustee mission formation.
  • Support presidential initiatives related to mission.
  • Assist with mission-focused strategic planning.
  • Prepare mission-related reports for accreditation and Board committees.
• Mission Assessment:
  • Develop measurable indicators of mission effectiveness.
  • Coordinate mission assessment for accreditation.
  • Oversee mission surveys and institutional benchmarks.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in mission integration.
• University Engagement:
  • Assist in leading the Hendrickson Institute and Forum and other signature mission events.
  • Coordinate lectures, conferences, debates, and panel discussions.
  • Cultivate partnerships with dioceses, religious communities, Catholic organizations, and Lasallian ministries.
  • Foster alumni and donor engagement around the University's mission.
  • Work closely with the Chaplain and Director of Formation.

Endowed Co-Chair, Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership

• Shared Responsibilities:
  • Create a unified, holistic approach to ethical leadership that integrates character development and virtue formation across all university programs and initiatives.
  • Collaborate on adjacent initiatives ensuring their success and alignment with CVE goals.
  • Engage in grant writing to secure funding for ethical leadership initiatives.
  • Build relationships with external partners to strengthen the ethical leadership program.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead ethical leadership initiatives for Winona and Rochester campuses.
  • Collaborate with key areas/departments to integrate CVE into their activities.
  • Play a key role in the general education redesign.
  • Supervise the co-associate directors of the Hendrickson Institute.
  • Collaborate with faculty to develop curricular initiatives promoting ethical leadership.
  • Assist with the Hendrickson Forum and enhance it.
  • Foster relationships with local and regional organizations.
  • Represent the Hendrickson Institute in external forums.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry or related degree required.
• Doctorate in a relevant field preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Lasallian Catholic tradition.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
• Strong record of leadership and strategic planning in higher education.
• Experience in developing and implementing institution-wide initiatives.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to character, virtue, ethics, inclusion, and human dignity.
• Support and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Physical Demands

• Light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to perform a full range of light work activities.

Application Requirements

• Apply online at Saint Mary's University Employment Opportunities .
• Include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and retirement pension plan.
• Undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.