Director, Center for Jesuit Education

The Director of the Center for Jesuit Education (CJE) is a key mission leader at Seattle University who advances the university’s Jesuit and Catholic mission by providing strategic leadership, cultivating campus partnerships, guiding mission formation programs, and fostering spiritual accompaniment across the university community. Reporting to the Vice President for Mission Integration, the Director leads the design, implementation, and ongoing development of CJE’s formation ecosystem, supporting the growth of students, faculty, staff, and administrators through Ignatian spirituality, Jesuit Catholic values, and justice-centered leadership formation. 

The Director oversees the Center’s mission formation programs, supervises and supports the CJE team, and stewards resources that promote Ignatian-inspired pedagogy, discernment practices, and leadership development. Through collaboration with academic and administrative units across campus, the Director integrates mission into teaching and learning, institutional decision-making, community engagement, and employee development. 

In partnership with university leaders and campus centers, the Director offers consultation, workshops, and formation opportunities that strengthen Seattle University’s Ignatian culture. The role also oversees assessment and continuous improvement of mission programs, supports mission-related grants and initiatives, and provides pastoral listening and spiritual accompaniment that nurtures a reflective and justice-oriented campus community. 

Through these efforts, the Director helps ensure that Seattle University’s mission remains a living framework that shapes the university’s culture, leadership, and educational experience. 

Leadership and Strategic Direction (40%)

Provide strategic leadership for the Center for Jesuit Education, aligning goals with institutional and Mission Integration priorities, including commitments articulated in the Mission Priority Examen.
Serve as a member of the Mission Integration leadership team.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Seattle University’s formation ecosystem using the Mission Developmental Model (Encounter → Engage → Embody → Empower) to support student leadership development and employee growth over time.
Oversee, maintain, and refine signature formation programs including, but not limited to, the Arrupe Seminar, Colleagues in Jesuit Education, the Magis Mission Series, and Mission Formation contributions to New Faculty Institute and New Staff Jesuit Mission Orientation.
Supervise and support the Mission Formation team (Associate Director for Faculty Engagement; Associate Director for Mission Formation; Assistant Director for Faith and Justice), cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-centered culture.
Steward the department budget and resources in alignment with divisional and institutional priorities; manage grants, gifts, and Endowed Mission Fund distributions in collaboration with appropriate committees.
Promote Ignatian-inspired pedagogy, discernment, reflection practices, and Ignatian leadership frameworks across academic and administrative contexts.
Ensure mission formation initiatives support institutional commitments to inclusive excellence, intercultural understanding, and justice.
Advance Faith and Justice as a strategic pillar of Seattle University’s mission through coordinated programming, partnerships, and formation pathways.
 

Partnership and Collaboration (20%)

Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with key campus units serving faculty, staff, and students (e.g., Office of the President, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University Ministry, Arrupe Jesuit Community, Center for Faculty Development, CEIE, ICTC, Indigenous Peoples Institute, Center for Community Engagement, Center for Digital Learning & Innovation).
Offer consultation and tailored workshops to academic and administrative units to integrate the Jesuit mission into operations, decision-making, teaching, and community engagement.
Collaborate with HR, Academic Affairs (colleges/schools, Core, Center for Faculty Development), Center for Student Involvement, Enrollment Services, and other partners to enhance onboarding, development, and institutional culture.
Serve as a visible campus leader and resource for mission-related initiatives, communicating that mission integration is a shared institutional responsibility.
Contribute to divisional strategic planning, goal alignment, assessment, and collaborative programming across Mission Integration units.
 

Execution and Assessment (20%)

Provide facilitation, presentations, trainings, and mission-related content for diverse audiences including faculty, staff, senior leaders, and students.
Oversee implementation and evaluation of Mission Formation programs; use assessment data to adapt programming to evolving university contexts.
Administer and guide the Endowed Mission Fund application and review processes; support faculty and staff in developing mission-related projects.
Maintain and expand mission resources, including digital offerings (e.g., online mission orientation videos) and prayer/reflection tools (e.g., Soul Sessions).
Support institutional fundraising and storytelling efforts that highlight mission-driven programs and formation initiatives.
 

Pastoral and Spiritual Accompaniment (10%)

Provide or coordinate pastoral listening, spiritual accompaniment, and mission-related support for faculty, staff, and administrators engaged in professional or personal discernment.
Ensure that spiritual and Ignatian resources—from prayer experiences to guided meditations—are accessible to the campus community.
Foster a culture of reflection, contemplation, and discernment across university life.
 

Administration (10%)

Routine administration related to budget needs and responding to regular departmental needs.
Other duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree required (theology, spirituality, ministry, education, higher education leadership, or related fields). 
Demonstrated commitment to the Jesuit Catholic mission in higher education; strong grounding in Ignatian spirituality, Jesuit education, and Ignatian pedagogy. 
Experience teaching, facilitating adult learning, or leading formation programs for diverse audiences. 
Competence in intercultural, interfaith, and ecumenical engagement. 
Excellent communication skills across multiple formats and settings.
Strong organizational and strategic planning skills; demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs. 
Minimum five years of relevant ministerial, educational, or mission-related leadership experience, preferably within Jesuit/Catholic higher education. 
Minimum five years of supervisory or team leadership experience. 
 

Preferred Qualifications 

 Doctoral degree in theology, spirituality, ministry, Ignatian studies, higher education, or a related field. 
Expertise in Ignatian pedagogy, discernment, spiritual formation, and organizational learning. 
Experience with program assessment, grant writing, and/or mission-driven curriculum development. 
Demonstrated success consulting with leaders/teams on mission-centered practices. 
 

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

$95,000 – $110,000