Mission Associate

Location

Buffalo, NY | United States

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Trocaire College changes the trajectory of the lives of its students as well as the community in which our graduates serve. We help our students of promise recognize their own talents and maintain their motivation while providing them the means by which to grow intellectually and emotionally. Graduates of Trocaire are sought by Buffalo employers across some of the most in-demand industries for their exceptional character, skill and dedication. The goal of a Trocaire College degree is to equip our students to become graduates of choice, fully prepared to thrive in a variety of in-demand career-oriented professions.

Description

The Mission Associate is responsible for assisting in the promotion and integration of the mission and values of Trocaire College with its Mercy/Catholic heritage. This position is the primary coordinator of the Mercy Action Project (MAP) - a mission-based student learning experience that is a graduation requirement for all students. The Mission Associate will engage in strategies and programs such as Mercy Heritage Week and other celebrations that enhance the spiritual development of all members of the college community. This person will also provide oversight of outreach programs such as Catherine's Cupboard (a service to assist with food insecurity) and the Sr. Sally Walz, RSM Student Emergency Fund.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the Vice President of Mission and Advancement to help ensure that the Mercy mission and values are consistently a component across all areas of the college.

· Proactively manage, plan and implement tasks associated with MAP such as coordination of community partners (service sites), documents tracking student hours, site evaluation, and reflection question answers, etc.

· Administrator of Sr. Sally Walz, RSM Student Emergency Fund and Catherine's Cupboard including reception of requests for financial assistance and food, consultation with committee member, and processing payments following established guidelines, and keeping timely and accurate records of financial gifts provided to recipients.

· Assist in the providing pastoral and spiritual programming for the college community.

· Support media content transfer (video and photography) of mission activities to the college's website, social media platforms, and print, in coordination with the Special Assistant to the President for Communications and Marketing

Minimum Qualifications

· 3-5 years of ministerial experience with a Bachelor's Degree preferred OR a minimum 5 years of experience in church/pastoral ministry.

· Solutions-oriented team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Highly motivated, demonstrated self-starter with ability to manage multiple, complex tasks, and adapt to changing needs and shifting priorities.

· Strong organizational skills and extremely high attention to detail.

· Ability to think critically; eagerness to learn and make a difference.

· Excellent customer service and hospitality skills.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and take direction.

· Perform other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

· Active participation in church life, fluent in Catholic tradition including being conversant with Catholic intellectual and social thought and how it shapes Catholic Higher Education.

· Commitment to the history, tradition and current direction of the Sisters of Mercy.

· Prior experience in mission, ministry, service-learning functions.

Job Specific Competencies

· Think creatively about mission strategies.

· Appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and diversity.

· Able to articulate Mercy mission, values, and the history of the Sisters of Mercy.

· Commit to enriching the lives of students by promoting a positive learning environment; enhancing the quality of the student experience; and philosophically supporting programs and policies that facilitate student success.

· Flexibility amidst a changing student body and changing spiritual sensibilities of students.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

· Flexibility, a positive attitude, and willingness to be a team player.

· Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Position Specifications and Working Conditions

The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is primarily indoors, but outdoor travel may be required. Ability to interact

visually and tactilely with typical computer and electronic equipment (monitors, keyboards, mice, etc.).

General office environment. May require long periods seated at a computer. May require standing for extended periods particularly during events. Requires close work on a computer screen for extended periods. May require lifting up to 20 lbs. Stair climbing may be necessary.

Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents of the College; ability to speak to groups; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to physically perform the functions of the position; ability to work required hours to include weekends and evenings.

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Salary

$45k