Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Rockhurst University, a private, coeducational Catholic, Jesuit institution committed to academic excellence, faith formation and the promotion of justice, invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Mission and Ministry. Located in thriving Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst University is a community serving 3500 students and over 500 faculty and staff dedicated to forming men and women for and with others. Through rigorous academics, community engagement and a commitment to ethical leadership, the University prepares graduates to lead lives of purpose and service in a global society.

Rockhurst University seeks a dynamic, mission-driven leader who will advance and deepen the University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity. The Vice President for Mission and Ministry serves as a key member of the President’s Cabinet and provides strategic and pastoral leadership to ensure that the University’s mission animates all aspects of university life. With a growing footprint, Rockhurst offers liberal arts and professional programs through on-campus and online delivery.

Position Overview
The Vice President for Mission and Ministry is responsible for fostering a vibrant culture of faith, service, and discernment across campus. This leader will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, trustees and Jesuit partners to promote the liberal arts and the university’s values into the University’s programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate and promote the University’s Catholic, Jesuit mission and identity internally and externally
• Provide leadership for campus ministry, liturgical life, faith formation, community outreach and service in action programs
• Collaborate with other Jesuit communities and apostolic works, the local Church, and broader Catholic and interfaith partners
• Guide mission-related assessment and steward the Catholic, Jesuit and liberal arts tradition
• Support faculty and staff development in Jesuit pedagogy and Ignatian Spirituality
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate mission into curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and planning
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to advance priorities in the Mission Priority Examen
• Advance initiatives related to inclusion and belonging through a mission-centered lens
• Employ effective organizational skills and experience managing budgets, supervising professional staff, and overseeing operations to ensure mission-aligned and efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in theology, pastoral ministry, higher education or a related discipline (terminal degree preferred)
• A deep understanding of and commitment to Catholic, Jesuit higher education and Ignatian Spirituality, the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mission integration, ministry or related fields
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse constituencies
• Excellent communication, pastoral and strategic leadership skills

Application Process
Candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications, their curriculum vitae and a list of five professional references with contact information. All applications must be submitted through the online application system. Nominations or inquiries about this role may be made to Dr. Sandra Cassady, President at sandra.cassady@rockhurst.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment. The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. In order to qualify as a candidate, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time Rockhurst is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.