Assistant Vice President for Mission & Ministry and Chief Mission Officer

Mission Integration and Strategic Leadership 

• Promote and articulate the University’s Catholic and historically Black identity across all areas of campus life. 

• Collaborate with university leadership to ensure that strategic initiatives, academic offerings, and community engagement align with Xavier’s mission. 

• Serve as the President’s principal advisor on matters related to mission and identity. 

 Campus Ministry and Spiritual Development 

• Lead and support a dedicated Campus Ministry team that offers daily Eucharistic liturgy, retreats, spiritual counseling, pastoral care and supports the spiritual life of all students.  

• Foster ecumenical and interfaith dialogue as part of the University’s sustained commitment to its Catholic identity. 

• Encourage faith development and discernment among students, faculty, and staff through engaging programs and liturgical celebrations. 

 Educational and Formation Programs 

• Work with the Provost and the academic Deans to ensure that curriculum elements support and deepen understanding of Xavier's mission and purpose 

• Provide formation and mission-oriented professional development for faculty, staff, and administrators. 

• Design and lead initiatives that deepen understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, racial justice, and servant-leadership. 

Justice, Service, and Community Engagement 

• Collaborate with student life, academic departments, and community partners to foster social justice learning, service opportunities and advocacy consistent with St. Katharine Drexel’s legacy. 

• Lead initiatives that empower administration, staff, students and faculty to be agents of transformation within and beyond the Xavier community.