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Chaplain for Ignatian Spirituality

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

820 North Michigan Avenue (Show on map)

May 05, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	CHAPLAIN
Position Number	8101472
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	MISSION AND IDENTITY
Location Code	MISSION AND IDENTITY (01800A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	The Chaplain for Ignatian Spirituality works in collaboration with the Director of Ignatian Spirituality to provide pastoral presence, spiritual direction, sacramental leadership, and public presentations on Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Support the programming of Mission Integration and Ignatian Spirituality: Present in Loyola 201: Partners in Mission new staff orientation. Present in the All Things Ignatian Staff Seminar and Faculty Seminar in Mission Integration. Assist in coordination of Ignatian Heritage Month, especially engaging the Jesuit Community. Consult in the development, facilitation and presentation of other mission integration workshops for faculty and staff as assigned. Provide instruction and supervision for the Internship in Spiritual Direction in the Ignatian Tradition Provide spiritual direction and pastoral presence: Act as spiritual director in monthly individual direction, the Ignatian Contemplation Retreat, the Busy Person Retreat, Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life or other similar programs as might develop. Provide pastoral support for faculty, staff, administrators, and students as requested Sacramental Leadership: Celebrate the sacraments with the Loyola community, especially as part of the Madonna Della Strada Chapel team and at the Health Sciences Campus
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Master's degree in theology or a social science-related area. Two years of ministry experience. Must be a priest of the Society of Jesus.
Qualifications	Master of Divinity Ten years of ministerial experience in a pastoral setting Ability to describe the history, traditions, and values of Jesuit education. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and an aptitude for dealing with confidential and sensitive issues Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and public speaking Validly ordained Roman Catholic, Jesuit priest in good standing
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Validly ordained Roman Catholic, Jesuit priest in good standing
Computer Skills	Basic knowledge of and competency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Internet applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Standing
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Open Date	05/05/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$65,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$60,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
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