Marist University – Director of Spiritual Life and Service

The Director of Spiritual Life and Service is responsible for cultivating the religious and spiritual growth of Marist students and providing opportunities for faith-based service in the local community. The Director will honor the spirit of the founding Marist Brothers’ traditions of education and service to the community, while also honoring the contemporary nonsectarian nature of the institution. The Director will provide support for a diverse student body with varying religious faiths (including those who do not identify religiously). The Director will collaborate with campus partners to design and promote a strong interfaith and ecumenical program that inspires learning and community building across faiths.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Interfaith Studies or related field
• 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience

Essential Functions

• Provide vision and leadership for the department’s initiatives, including but not limited to programs and events, campus traditions, retreats, student groups, community service and other spiritual offerings. Collaborate with campus partners on interfaith efforts to ensure an inclusive religious community and opportunities for dialogue.
• Lead major departmental events such as Giving Tree, Hunger Month, Tree Lighting, and observance of religious holidays.
• Hire, train, and supervise 2 full-time professional staff, 1 part-time Jewish Advisor, 1 administrative assistant, and student employees. Advise student groups.
• Provide direct spiritual counseling to individual students, and cultivate student religious and spiritual growth through departmental groups and retreats. Partner with Counseling Services when grief support is needed in the campus community, and provide guidance during national or global crises that relate to issues of faith.
• Manage all administrative duties connected to a Director of a department, such as budget management, timecards and evaluations, and other university systems.
• Serve as a leader in Student Affairs and meet regularly with other division leaders and the Student Affairs team; serve on university committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescent or college-aged students

Required Application Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

Equal Employment Statement

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Compensation range for this position is: $80,000 - $85,000 annually.

This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.