Vice President for Mission Integration

at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information
Job Title 
 Vice President for Mission Integration
Position Number 
 001200-00
Department 
 Mission Integration - Joliet IL
Job Grade 
 17
Position Summary 
 Vice President for Mission Integration serves as the chief Mission Officer of the University responsible for promoting and safeguarding the integration of mission through its history, identity and purpose of the modern University of St. Francis. The Vice President for Mission Integration is responsible for communicating the heritage of the Founders, The CONGREGATION of the THIRD ORDER of ST. FRANCIS of MARY IMMACULATE, Joliet, IL. The Religious Institute has continuously sponsored the University of St. Francis since 1920 and has direct input on the role. Vice President for Mission Integration articulates and strengthens USF's Catholic Franciscan identity. Develops a consciousness of mission for the greater church and ensures its implementation in the university through policies and practices. The Division of Mission Integration leads from within and collaborates with all others areas of the university to create a culture where the Franciscan values of reverencing creation, compassion and peacemaking are brought to life and grounding in the Gospel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities 
 COLLABORATIVE NATURE OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide vision, direction and leadership for the Division of Mission Integration.
Establish a strong working relationship with colleagues in every area to ensure the pervasive integration of Catholic Franciscan Mission and Values of University Life to facilitate a shared mission among all.
Establish and maintain relationships between the Roman Catholic dioceses of Joliet and Chicago and the University regarding matters of the University and Church issues.
Collaborate with other Catholic colleges/universities, outside groups and organizations (i.e. ACCU and AFCU) in programs and activities that promote the values and mission of Catholic Higher Education.
Participate in the Shared Governance of the university by serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, Budget and Planning (Chair Compensation and Benefits Committee), Executive and University Council, Crisis Management Team, Behavioral Intervention Team, ex officio member of Academic Assembly and other committees or task forces as assigned.

AREAS OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND OVERSIGHT 
University Ministry
Student Affairs (Counseling & Wellness Center, International, Residential Education, and Student Life)
Accreditation and Compliance
Institutional Diversity
Sustainability efforts
Chief Conduct Officer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Uphold and assist to fulfill the mission, vision, values, and traditions including mission-related art and symbols of the University of St. Francis.
Work that the highest standard of conduct, attitude, appearance and confidentiality expected in all aspects of performance as a visible agent of the University represents as a model for all constituents of the university.
Serve as liaison and primary communicator to the Sponsoring congregation in their role of sponsorship.
Develop and monitor annual budget for the Division of Mission Integration.
Serve instructors (specifically General Education Program and Duns Scotus students) who desire to integrate the Catholic and Franciscan charism and values, as well as the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Traditions, into their curriculum and courses by providing consultation and resource materials.
Chair the Catholic Franciscan Charism Council.
Lead and facilitate mission and Franciscan values-focused programs, presentations, awards, etc., across campus.
Lead all planning and administration of the annual Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy.
Prepare and monitor compliance for Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the University's Franciscan values.
Actively participate in planning the annual all campus Development Days.
Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
Carry out additional assignments made by the President.
Minimum Requirements 
 M.A. related to administration with teaching experience or other equivalent degree/experience.
Knowledge of current trends in the Church and Franciscan scholarship, Theology, and Higher Education.
Willingness to support and cultivate the Catholic and Franciscan mission and values of the university.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Practicing Catholic with demonstrable commitment to the Roman Catholic Tradition.
Preferred Requirements 
 Five years of leadership service in a religious congregation in... For full info follow application link.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of the University to be an equal opportunity employer.  The University will continue to administer all employment matters without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam era or disabled veteran’s status.