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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Director of Mission serves to ensure the mission is deeply embedded across all facets of the organization providing spiritual development, leadership support, student support and service, accreditation support, community partnerships and benefit, and curriculum and program development, community engagement and service, education and communication, and resources in support of operational success. The Director of Mission develops and manages initiatives and programs that promote our mission and Catholic values and contributes to a collaborative culture where associates bring their best, share their heart, and are fulfilled in making contributions to advance the mission of the College.

Essential Job Functions

+ _​_ Spiritual Development and Support: Develop, coordinate, and lead spiritual programs and mission engagement initiatives, serving students and associates with a campus ministry framework. Organize Catholic masses, prayer services, and other spiritual development events. Foster personal and spiritual growth aligned with our Catholic values, mission, and the Sisters of Mercy charism.

+ Catholic Higher Education Expertise: In consultation with Market Mission VP, support leadership as an expert on communicating the College's Catholic identity, provide insight on the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs), Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Empowered by the Spirit, and other relevant teaching documents.

+ Leadership Support: Collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to support and enhance recruitment, retention, embedded curriculum (i.e. service learning), co-curricular programming, and planning efforts (e.g., serve as a liaison to Catholic and faith-based high schools, organizations, and the Sisters of Mercy to build relationships, recruit, retain, and engage students and alumni). Assess and advise on issues requiring mission-based decision-making/discernment.

+ Student Support and Service: Administer mission-oriented support programs such as the Food Pantry, Student Emergency Fund, Hoffman Ambassador Program, and Service Immersion Trip Programs to promote the application of the mission and values among students and associates.

+ Accreditation Support: Oversee mission-focused initiatives (i.e. HLC Criterion I) aligned with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements from conception to completion via developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and influence performance, improvement, and planning.

+ Community Partnerships and Benefit: Establish and strengthen relationships with local 501(c)(3) service agencies to enhance service opportunities. Lead the annual college-wide Day of Service and support school/division/department service activity. Ensure community benefit activities are consistently collected and reported to appropriate parties.

+ Committee Service: Serve on and lead mission committees as assigned within entities including but not limited to the College, Board of Trustees, Conference of Mercy Higher Education, and BSMH ministry.

+ Education and Communication: Provide regular spiritual reflections, prayers, training, and resources that build positive morale, a sense of common mission, collaboration, and advancement of College’s strategic plan and priorities.

+ Resource Support: Provide support to philanthropic pursuits including grants and donor engagement.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

Bachelors Degree Theology, Divinity, Religious or Pastoral Studies or related degree from an accredited institution (required)

Masters in Theology, Divinity, Religious or Pastoral Studies or related degree from an accredited institution (preferred)

Post Graduate Degree in Higher Education Administration, Leadership, Theology or related field (preferred)

Work Experience

5+ years of administrative experience in Catholic higher education, healthcare or related setting (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Skills

Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of and commitment to teaching associated with Catholic higher education

Willingness to learn and articulate the traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy

Adaptability and ability to contribute through collaboration and service

Models servant leadership characteristics

Catholic Theology

Knowledge of Ethical and Religious Directives

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]