Formation and Leadership Coordinator

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

In collaboration with the Endowed Professor of the Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program, this position supports the faith formation and leadership development of 60 undergraduate students through program coordination, teaching, and mentoring. With the Kucera Center Director, this position coordinates Pastoral Study Days for Archdiocese of Dubuque and fulfills other administrative duties. With Religious Studies and Theology faculty, this position assists in coordinating capstone experiences for majors and provides ancillary support for parish leadership programming. Master's degree in theology or related field strongly preferred. Requires regular night and/or weekend work.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program falls under the Office of Academic Affairs and Office of the President.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Collaborate to mentor and promote students' spiritual, intellectual, human, and practical formation.
• Goal review meetings in fall and spring with all BCTL students
• Teach BCTL Seminar on Social Justice (2 credit senior course)
• Advise Senior BCTL leadership project and retreat development
• Planning and facilitation of BCTL sophomore formation dinners
• Guide BCTL sophomore community partnerships
• Preparation for and participation in BCTL sophomore urban immersion experience in Chicago
• Coordinate practical arrangements for BCTL retreat
• Review and selection of BCTL candidates including facilitation of application process and communication with candidates
• Attendance at monthly BCTL Sunday dinners; coordinating speakers
• Coordinate BCTL alumni Homecoming reception
• Promotes the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Archbishop Kucera Center for Catholic Intellectual and Spiritual Life

• Serves on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Study Day Committee for the fall and spring
• Secures a contract with the selected event center, makes reservations, and ensures