Senior Associate Director for Pastoral Formation and Administration

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate Director for Pastoral Formation and Administration in the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame to help lead school and (arch)diocesan partnerships and support the formation of teachers serving Catholic schools nationwide. This is a full-time leadership role based at the University of Notre Dame.

Responsibilities

Pastoral Care

• Supervise and mentor the Teaching Fellows pastoral/administrative team
• Oversee the pastoral care of ACE teachers and ACE communities
• Develop and manage the infrastructure programming to nurture the spiritual growth of the ACE teachers, including but not limited to the ACE Teaching Fellows retreats
• Work in conjunction with the Director, ACE Teaching Fellows, and the Senior Associate Director, Clinical Partnerships and Field Experience, to monitor the progress and holistic well-being of ACE Teachers on a regular basis throughout the summer session and academic year

Operations and Administration

• Develop policies and procedures related to Teaching Fellows administration and operations, including the regular revision of the program handbook
• Support stewardship efforts for ACE Teaching Fellows, including grant writing and reporting, expanding benefactor networks, and other related activities
• Oversee all elements related to ACE Teaching Fellows participation in AmeriCorps, including grant management and reporting, compliance, and communications
• Develop and manage the TF Pastoral budget to ensure the financial vitality of the program

Diocesan Relations and Cohort Construction

• Oversee and evaluate placement requests from schools and dioceses in concert with the academic team
• In close collaboration with the Director, Teaching Fellows and the Senior Associate Director, Recruitment, oversee the candidate selection and placement process
• Strengthen existing diocesan and school partnerships and develop new partnerships for potential expansion of Teaching Fellows into new dioceses and schools
• Work with diocesan leaders, and other appropriate school leaders to obtain and maintain appropriate housing for ACE communities in each participating diocese

Other duties as assigned by the Director, Teaching Fellows, the ACE Executive Director, and the Director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives.

If you are passionate about Catholic education and have experience in pastoral leadership, diocesan collaboration, or higher education administration, we encourage you to apply or share with someone who may be a strong fit.

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