Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

The Assistant Director for Liturgy, Music and Faith Formation works under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Chaplain/Priest to provide all campus liturgies, music at those liturgies and deliver specified faith formation opportunities for students at Saint Mary's College. Further, this Assistant Director oversees the following student retreat opportunities: New Student Retreat and Koinonia Retreat (or the equivalent).
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1. Liturgy Planning:

• Assist Chaplain, along with student Liturgy Planning Committee, in development and delivery of all weekly liturgies and special liturgies.
• In consultation with the Chaplain design and implement liturgical environment appropriate to each season or event.
• In consultation with the Chaplain, contribute to the compiling and proofreading of the Worship Aids.
• In consultation with Chaplain, ensure the coordination of oversight of the Chapel and Sacristy, its use, scheduling, communication, and upkeep.
• In consultation with the Chaplain create the script for all liturgies.
• Assist the Chaplain with any other areas of liturgy preparation as needed.

2. Coordinate Music at all Liturgies:

• In collaboration with the Chaplain coordinate weekly sacred music that is determined and prepared appropriate for the Eucharistic celebration of the Mass, along with various seasonal events and other major liturgies. Preparation and variety should foster the full and active participation of the assembly as its primary function, responsibility and vision. Grounded in an advanced understanding of Sacred Music according to various Liturgical Documents pertaining to liturgy and music, selections should be theologically and liturgically sound. Music and rehearsals should be appropriate and proportional based upon the pastoral setting, readings and the liturgical calendar.The selection process should be completed in a timely manner in order to produce worship aids as needed.
• Choir, musicians and Cantors: Singers and musicians are to be recruited, rehearsed, prepared and orchestrated for all liturgies and events. Students are the primary focus of these roles. Cantors are to be well-trained and rehearsed. Music should reflect and celebrate the cultural and religious diversity of our community. Special time should be afforded to develop student-musicianship and cantors.
• Contribute to Worship Aid: formats, proofs and approves the production of worship aids for all liturgies of which they are a part. In collaboration with the Chaplain worship aids are to be proofed, approved and sent to print in a timely and specific manner prior to each Mass or liturgy.

3. Faith Formation and Retreats:

• Assist Chaplain in oversight of RCIA and Confirmation program for campus community
• Oversee all aspects of the following Retreats, including student leader formation: New Student Retreat and Koinonia Retreat (or the equivalent)
• Assist Chaplain with Advent and Lenten programming.

4. Student Mentoring and Leadership Development:

• mentor and shape student leaders in areas within your purview.

5. Administrative Responsibilities

• work with Chaplain/Priest to schedule monthly Chapel Maintenance Committee meetings, establish agenda and implement any action items, ensure minutes are circulated in a timely manner.
• facilitate Chapel Maintenance Committee meetings
• in consultation with the Chaplain/Priest produce publicity and marketing materials for all events in the area of liturgy and faith formation; ensure it is circulated or posted appropriately across campus (including electronic posts)
• in consultation with Chaplain/Priest, order liturgical supplies and elements for chapel and other worship spaces
• in consultation with Chaplain/Priest, secure liturgical objects and material for special celebrations
• coordinate with Administrative Assistant to reserve spaces for meetings and prayers.
• work collaboratively with Administrative Assistant to manage Chapel use and logistics on the college calendaring system, serve as back up to approving use of Chapel when Administrative Assistant is unavailable.
• assist with the preparing of any memorials held in the Chapel.

6. Other Duties as Assigned

• collaborate with Mission and Ministry staff and student leadership when departmental program support is required
• contribute to staff agenda for MMC weekly meetings
• meet regularly with the Chaplain/Priest, and when appropriate the Director of Mission and Ministry Center
• provide support to the college community on issues and programs related to liturgy, music and faith formation.
• other duties assigned by the Chaplain/Priest and Director.

Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu.

1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

2) A resume

3) The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Candidates who become finalists will be expected to sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

Notification with regard to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act.

As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, Saint Mary's College of California through its Department of Public Safety, annually provides notice and makes available copies of the Annual Security Report, to the campus community, prospective students, employees and the public. Each Security Report includes statistics for the past three years concerning crimes and incidents (whether they occurred on campus, in off-campus building and property owned or controlled by the College, or on public property adjacent to campus) reported to campus security authorities. Each Security Report also provides campus policies and practices concerning security how to report sexual assaults and other crimes, crime prevention efforts, policies/laws governing alcohol and drugs, victims' assistance programs, student discipline, college resources, and other matters. The Security Report is publicly available electronically or hard copy in the following ways: electronically:http://www.stmarysca.edu/about/safety/02report.pdf (Download PDF reader); in person: Department of Public Safety, Administrative Office, Assumption Hall: or by or by Mail or Telephone Request: Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 3111, Moraga, CA 94575-3111 (925) 631-4052.

In addition, as provided by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office maintains a Megan's Law database of sex crime offenders, which information may be obtained from the Sheriff's office located at 500 Court Street, Martinez, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.









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