Associate Director

- Supervise group facilitators in the Small Group Program and assist in developing the materials

- Be present and assist at Calvert house liturgical celebrations and activities

- Recruit and train new student leaders and liturgical ministers

- Partner with local social service organizations, and coordinate special programs

- Supervise leaders and coordinate activities of the Catholic Student Association

- Lead sessions and maintain confidential records on VIRTUS training and other functions associated with the Office of Protections of Children and Youth

- Inform students of Calvert House activities through announcements, flyers, weekly emails to the list host, website and calendar updates, and contribute to the periodic newsletter

- Development and coordination of liturgical minister training programs as well as evangelization and faith formation programs on campus

- Cooperate with other campus ministers at the University of Chicago

- Act as University recognized religious advisor for the RSOs at Calvert House

- Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Scripture, Ministry, or a related field is strongly preferred.

- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and substantial demonstrated experience in Catholic catechesis, OCIA leadership, or faith formation will also be considered.

- Teaching experience at the high school level or above is strongly preferred.

Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

- Committed to and demonstrating a thorough understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church's teachings, mission, and values.

- Familiarity with Catholic Scripture scholarship and the Lectionary tradition.

- Knowledge of the OCIA process, the Rite of Christian Initiation, and the liturgical year.

- Experience in adult faith formation, catechesis, or small group ministry.

- Ability to communicate complex theological ideas accessibly to a highly educated secular audience.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine relationships with students.

- Ability to work collaboratively within a ministry team environment.

- Proficiency with standard office technology (MS Word, email, calendar systems).

- VIRTUS or comparable safe environment training, or willingness to complete prior to beginning work.

This position has an annualized salary range of $53,466.00 - $65,472.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and organizational needs.