Echo Program Associate Director
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Echo Program Associate Director.
Applications will be accepted until 04/26/2024.
Echo is a two-year graduate service program dedicated to forming the next generation of leaders in faith formation in the Catholic Church. The Associate Director will work under the direction of the Director of Echo and in close collaboration with two other Echo Associate Directors who make up the Echo formation team in all aspects of the students' holistic formation work.
Primary duties include the following:
accompanying one third (currently 20 ) of Echo students-predominantly parish apprentices
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creating, planning, directing, evaluating, and evolving-in collaboration with other Echo Associate Directors and our Senior Administrative Assistant- -programming and events related to Graduation, Mentor Weekend, Spring Day of Reflection, and Career Development Workshops;
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contributing to program development and events related to intellectual, human, communal, and spiritual formation of Echo students overseen by other Echo Associate Directors, including Orientation, Retreats, Ministry Courses, Summer Liturgies etc.;
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representing Echo to prospective applicants and partners throughout campus, at conferences, and to Echo diocesan leaders, mentors, and Echo Formation Assistants during site-visits and video conference meetings with Echo partner dioceses and students around the country. Contributing to limited Institute wide efforts and programming as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Applicants should possess a Masters Degree in Catholic Theology
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at least 5 years experience accompanying young adults in the faith and in ministry leadership in a parish, diocesan or university setting
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a deep understanding of and commitment to the Catholic faith
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a demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse Catholic Church
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exceptional pastoral, formation, communication, collaboration, attention to detail, organization and administrative skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Preferred qualifications include significant experience as a formator of young adults serving the Church
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significant experience in parish and/or diocesan faith formation and mentoring others in ministry
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professional fluency or proficiency in Spanish
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ministry experience with multigenerational and multicultural Church leaders and communities
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S24852. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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