Assistant Director for Interreligious Student Engagement, Capitol Campus

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Office of Mission and Ministry promotes the Ignatian heritage, the Catholic identity and the Jesuit mission of the University. In keeping with the mission, the office develops programs and initiatives that engage students, faculty, administration, staff, alumni, board members, and benefactors in the understanding of our religious identity and commitments. Guided by Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit tradition, with its abiding commitment to interreligious collaboration, Campus Ministry equips students to lead lives of deeper meaning, belonging, and purpose. Campus Ministry will be a vital resource to all students and a leading partner in the work of intellectual, social and spiritual formation across the university.

The Assistant Director for Interreligious Student Engagement supports Mission and Ministry student engagement programs and activities taking place on the Capitol Campus as well as providing administrative and operational support for chaplains, spaces, and activities. They collaborate closely with the Director, administrative leadership, and undergraduate and graduate student leaders on the Capitol Campus seeking to engage with the diverse resources of Mission and Ministry. Operating from the Mission and Ministry Multifaith Center in 111 Massachusetts Avenue, the Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining a welcoming and hospitable in-person presence for all who enter the space. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage all planning and logistics for departmental programs and retreats, including but not limited to serving as a primary liaison between students and religious student organizations (exclusive of those at the Georgetown University Law Center) on the Capitol Campus, including graduate students and an expanding population of undergraduate students. Work closely with the Director for Mission and Ministry, Capitol Campus to ensure that chaplains, spaces, and activities are well coordinated with Mission and Ministry colleagues on the Hilltop and at Law Center.

• Maintain the Mission and Ministry Multifaith Center on the fourth floor of 111 Massachusetts Avenue so that it is welcoming to diverse guests and supportive of colleagues; The Center includes offices for meetings with available chaplains and staff, a community meeting area and open table, as well as a contemplative room available for individual prayer and meditation as well as reservable for group activities of a contemplative nature.

• Ensure that operations in the Multifaith Center are well-managed, including the coordination and use of the space during advertised business hours and the provision of resources that encourage the space’s intention to be a place of hospitality, belonging, mission engagement, and spiritual care; Train and oversee any student workers supplementing in-person welcoming presence on nights and weekends.

• Communicate Mission and Ministry activities to non-GULC student populations on the Capitol Campus, especially the residential communities, by promoting various events, programs, and services that are available to the entire Capitol Campus. These communications include creation and dissemination of print and electronic materials. As part of this communication work, Coordinator should develop an accurate method of collecting and documenting student interest in various Capitol Campus programs.

• Provide administrative support by monitoring office budgets and reconciling expenses with the Central Business Office and overseeing procurement, maintenance, tracking, and disposal of departmental office furnishings, equipment, and technology consistent with university policies. 

• Work collegially across the administrative units of the Capitol Campus, particularly the student resource offices in 111 Massachusetts Avenue, to ensure that the student experience reflects Georgetown’s mission and values.

Work Interactions

The work performed by this position helps to ensure that the growing student populations on the Capitol Campus experience Mission and Ministry in ways that reflect Georgetown’s mission and the unique opportunities afforded by this dynamic campus in the downtown, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of Mission and Ministry, Capitol Campus and fits within the overall scheme of the Office of Mission and Ministry as well as the Capitol Campus. As such, the Assistant Director participates in staff meetings organized by Mission and Ministry as well as any necessary working groups convened by administrative leadership on the Capitol Campus. Given the expected enrollment growth on Capitol Campus, including increasing populations of residential students, Assistant Director is designated as On-Campus. This position is intended to provide a consistent physical presence in the Multifaith Center, encouraging the Capitol Campus community of students, faculty, and staff to engage with the resources of Mission and Ministry. The Assistant Director will be a visible presence at events, programs, and services, providing administrative support to the Director, chaplains, and other Mission and Ministry staff as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), with preference for coursework, training, or other direct experiences related to ministry and higher education administration and 2-3 years of work experience

• Familiarity with Jesuit education, including a commitment to working in a multifaith environment with diverse constituencies

• A high level of interpersonal skills for daily interactions with students, staff, and faculty and a willingness to be a “Team Player,” discerning how best to advance Georgetown’s mission and the goals of Mission and Ministry on the Capitol Campus

• Some evening/weekend work required (which will be determined with manager and responsive to the growth of Mission and Ministry programs on the Capitol Campus in response to student enrollment)

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation

Pay Range:

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Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.