Assistant Director, Center for Religion and Spirituality

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Program Management (35%)

  • Partner with the Director in the promotion of coursework and certificate programs in religion spirituality and theology for adult and professional learners.

  • Coordinate market and recruit for CRS Certificate Programs and events

  • Recruit mentor and support instructors and staff for courses workshops and formation events fostering a culture of collaboration

  • Support students as they discern enroll in and engage with CRS courses and formation opportunities.

  • Support administrative operations including course scheduling and communication and event planning

  • Manage CRS graduation ceremonies at LMU and local dioceses and provide logistical support for major events including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and other regional initiatives.

• Digital Media Marketing and Creative Outreach (35%)

  • Lead and implement the Centers outreach promotion and communications strategy utilizing social media newsletters and digital media storytelling to share transformative content.

  • Develop and oversee projects that communicate CRSs mission and engage audiences in spirituality and theology.

  • Manage and update the CRS website ensuring clarity aesthetic integrity and theological resonance in all digital expressions.

  • Design produce and disseminate digital video and print marketing materials including advertisements eNewsletters publications and branded merchandise.

  • Coordinate word-of-mouth community-based campaigns to increase awareness engagement and student recruitment.

  • Ensure consistency with LMU messaging and branding.

• Business Development and Mission Advancement (20%)

  • Develop business strategies and initiatives that reflect CRSs mission and extend its reach through courses content and digital resources.

  • Assist in grant writing donor cultivation and fundraising initiatives in partnership with the Director as needed.

  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with diocesan offices ministry leaders and faith-based organizations to meet the evolving needs of the Catholic community in Southern California and beyond.

  • Represent CRS as a speaker and ambassador at conferences diocesan gatherings and professional events promoting the Centers mission and programs.

  • Collaborate with other LMU centers and institutes to develop mission-driven programs that advance the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit identity.

• Research Professional Development and Representation (10%)

  • Research emerging topics and market trends in spirituality theology and pastoral formation to inform program innovation.

  • Analyze program and course evaluations and make recommendations as needed

  • Recruit and cultivate relationships with potential instructors speakers and partners for new courses and initiatives.

  • Attend and participate in professional meetings conferences and seminars to promote CRS programs and for ongoing professional development.

  • Maintain a strong personal commitment to ongoing spiritual theological and professional growth in keeping with the Catholic and Ignatian tradition.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a name Degree in communications marketing e-commerce business development and digital media required. Masters degree (M.A.) in Theology Religious Studies Spirituality or a related field preferred. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

• Minimum four years of experience in program management marketing communications or related fields preferably within a religious higher education or nonprofit organization.

• Demonstrated success in digital media management including social media podcasting website development and marketing strategy.

• Experience in grant writing donor relations and partnership cultivation preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Exceptional communication skillsable to express complex theological and spiritual ideas with clarity and accessibility.

• Well defined tech literacy with proficiency in e-commerce creative tools including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite Content Management System (CMS) CRM

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition and familiarity with interfaith and multicultural contexts.

• A discerning contemplative creative and mission-driven mindset aligned with the Catholic and Jesuit identity of LMU.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends with occasional travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.

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Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.