WHO WE ARE
The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.
SUMMARY
UD is currently seeking a Coordinator for Clergy Programming, who will be a leader who is passionate about improving preaching in the Catholic Church. This position will assist the Executive Director by managing the clergy programming component(s) of the Institute and in other roles as needed. This Catholic priest or deacon will serve as a liaison between the Institute and the dioceses that we serve, including the Diocese of Dallas, to promote and administer those interactions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate the Preaching for Encounter Program, including but not limited to, helping with recruiting, managing events, and regularly communicating with coaches and conveners and participants. Travel to observe peer groups and for retreats.
· Coordinate the Lilly-funded Young Adult conversation groups, including getting them together, managing transportation, lodging, etc.
· Manage various funding streams for the Institute. Creation of annual budget for the advisory board and communication with the University of Dallas Office of Finance for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
· Serve as liaison to the dioceses that we serve, and regularly manage those relationships, e.g bishops, vicars for clergy, deacon directors, diocesan offices, etc.
· Regularly coordinate with the Institute team.
· Participate in ongoing preaching formation with the opportunity to attend preaching conferences and other formational events.
- Other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Institute of Homiletics.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Ordained five years or more with a working knowledge of Catholic organizational structure and ways of operating.
· Training in homiletics.
· Program management skills with a close eye for administrative and budgetary detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Catholic priest or deacon.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Travel is involved.
· Funding for furthering education in preaching is a possibility.
BENEFITS
UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.
If this sounds like the job for you, apply online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/
The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
