Associate Director for Mission Jobs

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Inc.

Location:
United States

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

The Associate Director for Mission supports the Executive Director in living the CMHE mission, supporting the Mercy Higher Education Covenant, and strengthening the network among the Mercy colleges/universities in the United States. The Associate Director aids in building relationships across the network and works collaboratively with the executive director to engage cohort groups, develop mission resources, and build community.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in supporting ongoing initiatives regarding the accountabilities delineated in the Mercy Higher Education Covenant between CMHE and its sponsored institutions
Build community and interact with CMHE cohort groups including mission officers, campus ministers, chief academic officers, chief diversity officers, etc
Participate in mission assessment, peer review processes and site visits (mission self-study, mid- point reviews, and biennial conversations)
Create resources for board formation and mission integration
Contribute to the development and production of a CMHE newsletter, which will include mission components
Offer mission reflections at CMHE Board meetings and other presentations as necessary
Develop and implement mission integration and formation programs respecting current trends in mission integration and higher education
Provide onboarding support to new Mercy colleagues: mission officers, presidents, board members, etc
Maintain mission resources and update CMHE website on an ongoing basis
Serve, on occasion, as the CMHE delegate on presidential search committees
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Requirements:

Understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Intellectual Tradition in higher education
Appreciation for the Mercy charism and a willingness to engage more deeply in Mercy
Terminal degree required (background in theology, spirituality, pastoral care or related discipline preferred)
Substantial experience in Catholic higher education preferred
Strong technological skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and other conferencing technology, and cloud-based software
Effective written and oral communication skills

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Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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