Position Title:

Resident Scholar

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$33.77 - $37.31 per hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Ignatian Formation and the Bannan Forums, the Resident Scholar will conduct research, writing, speaking, and programming to promote engagement and formation in the Ignatian charism and spirituality.  The Resident Fellow will collaborate with members of the Ignatian Formation team as well as other key campus partners to help achieve the strategic priorities of the team and the Division of Mission and Ministry.  

This is a full-year, fixed term, .40 FTE, non benefits-eligible position that ends on June 30, 2025. The specific times and days will be negotiated with the supervisor.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the integration of Catholic Social Teaching and the broader Jesuit, Catholic mission into various aspects of the University culture

Assist with the implementation of programs for mission formation and engagement

Manage administrative processes in service to the Division’s priorities

Collaborate with broader work of Mission and Ministry 

A. Supports the integration of Catholic Social Teaching and the broader Jesuit, Catholic mission into various aspects of the University culture

Serves as a thought partner to the Vice President, the Ignatian Formation team, and other key campus partners

Researches mission-related topics and directs the integration of research into the university

Facilitates discussions, group conversations, and programs that seek to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into the University

Develops and presents content to various University audiences on topics of Catholic Social Teaching and the Ignatian Tradition

B. Assist with the implementation of programs for mission formation and engagement

Serves as a support and thought partner to the VP of Mission and Ministry, Ignatian Formation Team, and the Division Program Leaders as needed for formation opportunities for key audiences

Develops and reviews formation materials for groups, under the direction of the Director for Ignatian Formation

Supports planning and execution of spirituality and mission-related  programs including: Search for What Matters, silent retreats, Weekly Examen, and other Ignatian-based formation events

Is available to offer spiritual direction and retreats on the Spiritual Exercises, in coordination with other Ignatian Spirituality programming in the Ignatian Formation group

Supports the follow-up and assessment efforts for these programs

C. Manage administrative processes in service to the Division’s priorities.

i.       Supports Division planning efforts

ii.          Supports budget reporting in given programmatic areas

iii.         Supports assessment efforts

D. Collaborating with broader work of Mission and Ministry.

i.  Provides relevant support to other Division programs

ii. Carries out other duties in support of the work of the Division

C.   PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Does not provide work direction.

D.   GENERAL GUIDELINES

Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices

Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved service

Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives

Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow

Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational function

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required

E.   QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. 

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with Jesuit, Catholic mission and values

• Advanced knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching

• Knowledge of and familiarity/experience with domestic and international student immersion experiences

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in giving the Spiritual Exercises in a religiously diverse environment, strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership in communicating effectively the intellectual and spiritual dimension of the mission of Jesuit higher education to a diverse range of audiences.

• Demonstrated outstanding organizational and project management skills and data management acuity required

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, GoogleDocs required 

Abilities

• Ability to represent the Ignatian Spirituality and Mission Formation programs, and the Division of Mission and Ministry more generally, in a range of internal and external settings. 

• Ability to meet deadlines, work autonomously and in a team environment 

• Ability to think strategically while balancing attention to detail and handling competing demands 

• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to communicate with a high level of sensitivity and tact 

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to oversee marketing, communication, and event planning 

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and respect in the workplace, intercultural awareness, and the ability to manage difficult and contentious situations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or doctoral degree preferred 

Years of Experience

• Three years working in Jesuit higher education preferred

Other

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred

F.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.  A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus

G.   WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Typical office environment

• Mostly indoor office environment with windows

• Offices with frequent interruptions

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, [email protected]. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at [email protected].