Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number NA01578

Position Information

Position Title Vice President for Mission and Ministry State Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Staff Job Family Mission and Ministry # Hours Per Week Position Overview

Marquette University invites nominations and applications for an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as its next Vice President for Mission & Ministry- a pivotal role at one of the nation's leading Catholic, Jesuit universities.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a university deeply committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service - and to advance a mission that forms students to become leaders "for and with others." Reporting directly to the president and serving on the President's Cabinet, the Vice President for Mission & Ministry will guide mission integration across academic, student life, and community engagement efforts at a transformative moment in Marquette's history. This role will play a central role in bringing the vision from the institutional strategic plan to life - strengthening Catholic, Jesuit identity while engaging a diverse, global community of learners.

The Vice President for Mission & Ministry will:

• Serve as a compelling ambassador for Marquette's Catholic, Jesuit mission on campus and beyond.
• Foster mission integration in academic programs, student formation, and campus culture.
• Provide innovative leadership for Campus Ministry and Ignatian spirituality initiatives.
• Partner with faculty and administrators to embed mission in hiring, development, and decision-making.
• Champion inclusion, dialogue, and care for the whole person (cura personalis).

This role offers the chance to shape a national model for Jesuit higher education - ensuring that mission is not only preserved but dynamically lived in a rapidly changing world.

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide.

For further information regarding the role, please review the Opportunity and Challenge profile.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will bring:

A deep commitment to Catholic, Jesuit higher education; experience leading in complex organizations; the ability to communicate mission with clarity and conviction; and the collaborative leadership style needed to unite diverse voices around shared purpose.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preference will be given to members of the Society of Jesus.

A terminal degree and demonstrated understanding of the vocation of faculty at a major university is strongly preferred.

Department Mission & Ministry Posting Date 06/22/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete Opportunity and Challenge Profile for this position, please visit this site.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as part of the online application found on the Marquette University employment site.

Inquiries and nominations can be submitted to:

Rev. Joseph Simmons, S.J.,

Search Committee Chair

Assistant Professor of Theology

joseph.simmons@marquette.edu

Marquette University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Marquette cherishes its right and duty to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals and mission in order to enhance the Catholic, Jesuit tradition.

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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