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Assistant Program Director, So I Send You
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job DescriptionThe Assistant Program Director of So I
Send You will facilitate and contribute to the design, execution, and
evaluation of this transformative initiative to implement the fruits of the
synod locally, empowering church leaders to embody communion, participation,
and mission at all levels of pastoral life. This five-year project of the
Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM) will offer
formative experiences to 160 pastoral leaders (both ordained and lay) from 16
parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston (RCAB), organized into
four cohorts over four years.
The project includes eight multilingual
educational sessions: four workshops, one retreat, one annual ministry renewal
day, one evaluation summit, and one online course. The grant also provides
opportunities for theological and pastoral engagement at the parish-level for
CSTM faculty and students, as well as possibilities for candidates from the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston (RCAB) to pursue degree programs at the
CSTM. All activities will encourage efforts towards the implementation of the
kind of pastoral leadership described by the recent Synod on Synodality (16th
Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, 2021-2024).
The Assistant Program Director is pivotal
in shaping and implementing the program from its inception. Reporting to the
Clough School Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives and
working closely with the Dean and Associate Dean for Finance and
Administration, s/he will collaborate with Clough School faculty and
administrators and key partners within the RCAB to implement the various
components of this initiative. Key responsibilities include facilitating and
contributing to the design of program structures, recruitment and engagement of
participating parish leaders, and overseeing the development of a general
curriculum on Synodality to be used throughout ecclesial communities within the
Archdiocese of Boston and beyond.
This role requires strategic planning,
content creation and evaluation, recruitment, communication, a depth of
knowledge of, appreciation for, and commitment to Catholicism and the Roman
Catholic Church, notably a fair knowledge and appreciation of the local Church
in Boston, and a deep understanding of and appreciation for Roman Catholic
polity overall.
This is a grant funded position with
funding through December 2030.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Clough
School Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives with a dotted
line to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration.
Position Scope/Size Parameters
The Assistant Program Director holds
primary responsibility for contributing to the development, execution, and
evaluation for the overall success of the So I Send You program. The Assistant
Program Director's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: fostering
relationships with institutional partners within Boston College and the RCAB;
developing multilingual programmatic content for the parish-based modules and
retreats; collaborating with Clough School faculty and administrators for
Continuing Education lectures and courses as well as for the recruitment of So
I Send You Fellows and Student Accompanists; supervising a graduate assistant
for So I Send You; and overseeing the development of a curriculum to be used in
parishes across the RCAB. The Assistant Program Director will collaborate with
the Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives to ensure seamless
execution of all program components.
Key administrative duties include
contributing to the design and overseeing the implementation of a cohesive,
impactful one-year program for participants from select parishes of the RCAB,
which will repeat for a total of four cohorts by December 2030. Other
administrative duties include management of the program budget, including
fiscal and narrative reporting requirements, with the Special Assistant to the
Dean for Strategic Initiatives and the Associate Dean for Finance and
Administration, hiring graduate students or staff as needed, evaluating program
components year over year, and organizing meetings, events, and retreats.
Essential Functions
Program Development and
Execution 70%
Contribute to the design and oversee the implementation of the multilingual programmatic content for the parish-based modules and retreats
Engage Faculty Leads and Facilitators for in-person sessions
Develop written materials
Coordinate translation of content and materials into five languages - English, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole
Collaborate with Clough School faculty and administrators for Continuing Education lectures and courses as well as for the recruitment of So I Send You Fellows and Student Accompanists
Oversee the development of a So I Send You curriculum to be used in parishes across the RCAB, including hiring and supervising a General Editor and content experts
Manage all aspects of program execution, including content creation, event planning, and operational logistics
Program Assessment and
Evaluation 10%
Develop assessment tools
Utilize feedback to refine and enhance program components and inform long-term planning
Budget Management 10%
Annual Reporting 5%
Prepare and submit detailed annual reports to the Lilly Endowment, showcasing program outcomes, financial accountability, and areas of growth
Ensure all reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with grant requirements
Participate in the overall life
of CSTM 5%
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $59,400 to $74,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
RequirementsThe Assistant Program Director should
possess:
Adaptability, flexibility, and strong judgment skills
Ability to think quickly and good problem solving skills
Pastoral sensitivity, warmth and diligence to questions, issues, and challenges related to parish and ecclesial life and ministries
Creative responses to institutional, financial, logistical, and interpersonal challenges
Minimum Qualifications
University Core Competencies
Teamwork, Customer
Focus, Continuous Learning, Decision Making/Problem Solving, Communication,
Applying Technology, Valuing Community, Big Picture Perspective, Openness to
Change, Productivity, People Development, Ethical Leadership, and
Accountability.
Functional and
Technical Competencies
Program and/or Event Management experience required.
Strong leadership skills and experience contributing to the creation of a new program.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, work independently as well as work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
Excellent judgment, discretion with confidential materials, and ability to navigate stakeholder feedback and requests.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English.
Cultural competency and sensitivity, with sensitivity to linguistic ability preferred.
Knowledge of and commitment to formative theological education for ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition.
A depth of knowledge of, appreciation for, and commitment to Catholicism and the Roman Catholic Church.
An understanding of Roman Catholic polity.
Prior engagement with and understanding of RCAB preferred.
Education/Training and Certification,
Licensure, Registration Requirements
Bachelor's degree required with a strong preference for a background in theology, education, or administration; Master's degree preferred.
Any certification or attestation in pastoral ministry, adult faith formation, or intercultural competency is a plus.
Experience working in an educational environment preferred.
Event and/or program management experience required.
Experience
The candidate should
have at least 1-3 years of increasingly responsible professional experience,
preferably in secondary and/or higher education; program and/or event
experience; excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
detail-oriented; adept at problem-solving; creative; able to work effectively
in a team, as well as independently; able to work well with various groups of
people; have demonstrated leadership; knowledgeable about and experience of
pastoral life within the Roman Catholic Church, in particular the Roman
Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.
Exceptional Work Schedule Demands
This position will involve regular weekend
work as well as occasional night and overnight work.
This is a grant-funded position with
funding through December 2030.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
