The Assistant Director supports and expands the reach of the CSJ Institute, the function of which is to sustain and support the CSJ commitment to serve all persons without distinction, to respond to the needs of the times, and to prepare fearless visionaries for a just future.
Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles). Remote work available 1-2 days per week.
Start Date: Immediately
Applications Deadline: Open until filled
Annual Salary Rate Range: $68,640.00-$70,00.00
Monthly Salary Rate Range: $5,720.00 - $5,833.34
Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides presentations, trainings, reflections and orientations for all MSMU constituents, with a strong emphasis on student outreach, and the greater community on the history, legacy, and charism of CSJs.
Classroom presentations in a variety of academic programs
New student orientation, Admissions events, student leadership workshops
Staff and faculty orientations and development
Admissions events, including Admitted Students Day and Le Puy Scholars
Promotes student research opportunities.
2. Provides formation, service and community building experiences in CSJ traditions for MSMU students and other Mount constituencies.
Assists in facilitation of pilgrimages for faculty, staff and students to France, Tucson, etc.
Develops experiences of 'sharing the heart' other CSJ spiritual practices
Promotes presence of CSJs on campuses and at their residences, offering opportunities for relationship and community with MSMU community.
Programs offering reflections and engagement with Alumnae.
3. Develops and executes marketing and communication for the Institute, including active social media, publicity for events, and educational displays.
Flyers, announcements, newsletters.
Educational bulletin boards on both campuses.
Ongoing promotion through Instagram and Facebook.
eDesigns submissions (CSJ publication)
Quarterly resource email (Constant Contact).
4. Manages events for the Institute
Liaison to facilities, catering, events, IT and graphics
Collaborates with other departments on such programs as CSJ Week
With Senior Director, plans programs for Spirit of the Founders, Founder's Day, St. Joseph's Day, Open House, Dia de los Muertos, etc.
5. Supervises student employees
Archives and digitization projects
Program support.
6. Assists senior director with building local relationships, including CSJs and sponsored ministries, as well as the broader CSSJ community, including the ACSSJ, high school association, and U.S. Federation.
7. Develops other programs and resources as needed to support the purpose of the Institute and advance its strategic plan.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Weekend and evening presentations, including for Weekend/Evening College, Admissions, etc.
Requires occasional travel between campuses.
Requires occasional travel for conferences, pilgrimages, and meetings at other ministry sites, both domestic and international.
Performs other job-related duties, as assigned
Job Requirements: Knowledge:
Deep understanding of the CSJ charism.
Knowledge of formation and retreat process.
Abilities and Skills:
Teaching, facilitation and/or training skills.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and audiences (from students to Trustees).
Strong relationship building, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and oral communication.
Project and event management.
Ability to work without constant supervision.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred).
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience coordinating communication, outreach and programs.
Event planning, workshop and retreat facilitation experience required.
Track record of public speaking, teaching and/or training required.
Knowledge Catholic Social Teaching, theology and spirituality, and experience in Catholic Higher Education preferred.
Additional Information: Mount Saint Mary's University's commitment to equity, diversity and justice (EDJ) is steeped in the tradition and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), our Catholic identity, mission and values. We are unwavering in our pursuit of inclusion, belonging and antiracism. We aspire to achieve our love of dear neighbor without distinction, which permeates all forms of social identities and human experiences.
We honor and celebrate our similarities and differences. We are committed to the full inclusion of the entire Mount community. Due to historical legacies of exclusion, we offer particular care for underrepresented populations. We define diversity in the broadest sense, including but not limited to, age, differences in culture, citizenship status, disability, family status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, generational history, genetic information, geographic origin, language, political perspectives, mental and physical ability, military service, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, size and socioeconomic class.
Welcoming individuals from a variety of backgrounds improves and enriches our learning, living and working environments. Any breach of these values harms our community. Mount Saint Mary's University transforms its culture through the radical pursuit of institutionalized change. We strive for a campus where students, staff, faculty, alumnae and all whom we encounter feel welcomed, valued and are supported to reach their full potential.
As we pursue our never-ending journey toward a more equitable, inclusive and antiracist campus in our richly diverse community, we welcome you.
Mount Saint Mary's University is an independent, Catholic, liberal arts university which provides a values-based undergraduate education for women, as well as innovative programs for professional men and women on two historic campuses in Los Angeles. The Mount is the only Catholic university primarily for women in the Western United States. It is also nationally recognized for its academic programs, its culturally diverse student body, and its focus on preparing the next generation of citizen leaders.