Resident Scholar

Santa Clara University•Santa Clara, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Ignatian Formation and the Bannan Forums, the Resident Scholar will conduct research, writing, speaking, and programming to promote engagement and formation in the Ignatian charism and spirituality. The Resident Fellow will collaborate with members of the Ignatian Formation team as well as other key campus partners to help achieve the strategic priorities of the team and the Division of Mission and Ministry. This is a full-year, fixed term, .40 FTE, non benefits-eligible position that ends on June 30, 2025. The specific times and days will be negotiated with the supervisor.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with Jesuit, Catholic mission and values
Advanced knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching
Knowledge of and familiarity/experience with domestic and international student immersion experiences
Demonstrated leadership in communicating effectively the intellectual and spiritual dimension of the mission of Jesuit higher education to a diverse range of audiences.
Demonstrated outstanding organizational and project management skills and data management acuity required
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, GoogleDocs required
Ability to represent the Ignatian Spirituality and Mission Formation programs, and the Division of Mission and Ministry more generally, in a range of internal and external settings.
Ability to meet deadlines, work autonomously and in a team environment
Ability to think strategically while balancing attention to detail and handling competing demands
Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to communicate with a high level of sensitivity and tact
Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to oversee marketing, communication, and event planning
Demonstrated commitment to equity and respect in the workplace, intercultural awareness, and the ability to manage difficult and contentious situations
Bachelor’s degree required
Three years working in Jesuit higher education preferred

Nice To Haves

Master's or doctoral degree preferred
Demonstrated experience in giving the Spiritual Exercises in a religiously diverse environment, strongly preferred.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the integration of Catholic Social Teaching and the broader Jesuit, Catholic mission into various aspects of the University culture
Assist with the implementation of programs for mission formation and engagement
Manage administrative processes in service to the Division’s priorities
Collaborate with broader work of Mission and Ministry
Serves as a thought partner to the Vice President, the Ignatian Formation team, and other key campus partners
Researches mission-related topics and directs the integration of research into the university
Facilitates discussions, group conversations, and programs that seek to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into the University
Develops and presents content to various University audiences on topics of Catholic Social Teaching and the Ignatian Tradition
Serves as a support and thought partner to the VP of Mission and Ministry, Ignatian Formation Team, and the Division Program Leaders as needed for formation opportunities for key audiences
Develops and reviews formation materials for groups, under the direction of the Director for Ignatian Formation
Supports planning and execution of spirituality and mission-related programs including: Search for What Matters, silent retreats, Weekly Examen, and other Ignatian-based formation events
Is available to offer spiritual direction and retreats on the Spiritual Exercises, in coordination with other Ignatian Spirituality programming in the Ignatian Formation group
Supports the follow-up and assessment efforts for these programs
Supports Division planning efforts
Supports budget reporting in given programmatic areas
Supports assessment efforts
Provides relevant support to other Division programs
Carries out other duties in support of the work of the Division