Assistant Director, Holy Cross Institute

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Assistant Director at The Holy Cross Institute. The Assistant Director will be pivotal in supporting the Institute's goals and initiatives. This is a full-time, twelve-month position, that is benefits-eligible position.

The Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward's University is dedicated to advancing the mission and charism of Holy Cross through education, formation, and community engagement. We are committed to elevating leaders who embody the values of service and academic excellence while promoting the pillars of Holy Cross.

For consideration, qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree (advanced or terminal degree preferred)
• 4-6 years of professional or management experience in a related area
• Proven skills in communications, organization, program development, and curriculum development
• High degree of organizational and administrative ability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines efficiently
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and team-oriented work ethic
• Collaborative work style with a willingness to respond to an evolving set of priorities
• Educational and/or professional experience in a Holy Cross institution
• Strong technology skills
• Desire to bring a passionate and personal focus to mission-centered formation programming

Preferred qualifications include:

• Background in or history with Holy Cross formation experiences, broadly understood
• Well-versed in the teachings of the Catholic Church and Holy Cross mission and charism

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Support and assist the Executive Director in the execution of responsibilities and the Institute's goals
• Direct the development of the Holy Cross Charism Initiative and facilitate HCCI cohorts at St. Edward's University and other Holy Cross schools, colleges, and universities
• Structure, coordinate, and oversee student involvement in the HCI, especially in terms of the Moreau Scholars program
• Coordinate event planning committees and conduct meetings for/with the committees, school representatives, and HCI partner organizations
• Support the Executive Director in work with the HCI Board of Governors and the implementation of the strategic plan
• Develop, plan, implement, and manage academic resources and programs
• Conduct research and produce academic publications
• Share responsibility with the Executive Director to build institutional relationships, strengthen organizational coherence, and advance mission effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned