Description

Assistant Director for Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment (Job #503305)

Leads the Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment (East) team to engage students in evangelization, faith formation, and spiritual growth opportunities and provides pastoral care and crisis response. Expressing an enthusiasm for the Catholic faith, the minister invites students to deepen and embody this faith as disciples of Christ. Cultivates a sense of belonging with a sensitivity to religious diversity and ecumenism. 

Serves on the Faith Formation and Spiritual Accompaniment leadership team to ensure a holistic approach that prioritizes relational ministry, student leadership, and faith belonging across the student experience. Directly supervises two full-time campus ministers and leads a collaborative team of five. Has specific responsibility for ministerial connection to students and staff living in Marianist Hall (NOT a live in role). Coordinates and supports department pilgrimages and retreats.

Full-time, 12 month exempt positions with full benefits and a July 1, 2026 (or sooner) start date.  Salary commensurate with education and experience.  In light of the job duties associated with this position, the University considers the individual holding this position to be acting as a minister of the Catholic faith.

Submit application, cover letter, resume and list of references. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications to be interviewed. Not all applicants will possess all preferred qualifications, but the most qualified will bring many.  Be sure to address all applicable minimum and preferred qualifications in your application so that we can accurately assess your candidacy.

Link to Apply:  https://employment.udayton.edu/en-us/job/503305/assistant-director-of-faith-formation-and-spiritual-accompaniment-east-campus

Application deadline is March 9, 2026. 

Requirements

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years experience in campus, young adult, youth ministry, or education in a Catholic context
• Evidence of theological training and formation suitable for ministry, including some formal theology coursework (BA or MA level) or progression towards any Master’s degree
• Willingness to pursue a Master’s degree in Theology/Pastoral Ministry 
• Willingness to work late evenings and some weekends
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to embody Catholic and Marianist traditions as a practicing Catholic, exhibiting public conduct and ministerial practices reflective of the teachings of the Catholic Church (clarified in hiring process).

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree strongly preferred (Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Divinity, Education, Counseling or related field)
• Direct higher education experience, particularly in ministry
• Ability to drive innovative approaches to evangelization, catechesis, and ministerial accompaniment that lead to students deepening their relationship with God and with one another in faith community
• Ability to supervise and support the success of full-time professionals in ministry
• Ability to foster collaboration on a team
• Experience with pastoral care and crisis response
• Effectiveness in developing retreat, faith communities and/or leadership experiences for undergraduate students
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student leaders in a ministry setting
• Ability to generate enthusiasm for campus ministry and mentor college students
• Ability to provide faith formation grounded in Catholic theology and spirituality
• Practicing cultural competency in ministry with attention to inclusion and fostering a sense of belonging
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines over time
• Ability to successfully manage a budget
• Experience taking initiative and working independently