Assistant Director, Center for Religion and Spirituality

Under the supervision of the CRS Director, the Assistant Director, Center for Religion and Spirituality (CRS) serves as a creative and strategic outreach partner in advancing the Center’s mission to form spiritually grounded, theologically informed, and socially engaged leaders for the Church and the world. Combining theological depth with business, marketing and digital innovation, the Assistant Director helps shape how the Center builds community and outreach.
This role bridges pastoral support with practical execution—promoting and marketing academic and formation programs, producing high-quality digital content, cultivating partnerships, and growing the Center's outreach. The ideal candidate integrates a strong expertise in communications, business development, and digital media outreach.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Program Management (35%)

  • Partner with the Director in the promotion of coursework and certificate programs in religion, spirituality, and theology for adult and professional learners.

  • Coordinate, market, and recruit for CRS Certificate Programs and events

  • Recruit, mentor, and support instructors and staff for courses, workshops, and formation events, fostering a culture of collaboration

  • Support students as they discern, enroll in, and engage with CRS courses and formation opportunities.

  • Support administrative operations, including course scheduling and communication, and event planning

  • Manage CRS graduation ceremonies at LMU and local dioceses and provide logistical support for major events, including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and other regional initiatives.

• Digital Media, Marketing, and Creative Outreach (35%)

  • Lead and implement the Center’s outreach, promotion, and communications strategy utilizing social media, newsletters, and digital media storytelling to share transformative content.

  • Develop and oversee projects that communicate CRS’s mission and engage audiences in spirituality and theology.

  • Manage and update the CRS website, ensuring clarity, aesthetic integrity, and theological resonance in all digital expressions.

  • Design, produce, and disseminate digital, video, and print marketing materials, including advertisements, eNewsletters, publications, and branded merchandise.

  • Coordinate word-of-mouth, community-based campaigns to increase awareness, engagement, and student recruitment.

  • Ensure consistency with LMU messaging and branding.

• Business Development and Mission Advancement (20%)

  • Develop business strategies and initiatives that reflect CRS’s mission and extend its reach through courses, content, and digital resources.

  • Assist in grant writing, donor cultivation, and fundraising initiatives in partnership with the Director as needed.

  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with diocesan offices, ministry leaders, and faith-based organizations to meet the evolving needs of the Catholic community in Southern California and beyond.

  • Represent CRS as a speaker and ambassador at conferences, diocesan gatherings, and professional events, promoting the Center’s mission and programs.

  • Collaborate with other LMU centers and institutes to develop mission-driven programs that advance the University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity.

• Research, Professional Development, and Representation (10%)

  • Research emerging topics and market trends in spirituality, theology, and pastoral formation to inform program innovation.

  • Analyze program and course evaluations and make recommendations as needed

  • Recruit and cultivate relationships with potential instructors, speakers, and partners for new courses and initiatives.

  • Attend and participate in professional meetings, conferences, and seminars to promote CRS programs and for ongoing professional development.

  • Maintain a strong personal commitment to ongoing spiritual, theological, and professional growth in keeping with the Catholic and Ignatian tradition.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.  Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.  Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a name Degree in communications, marketing, e-commerce, business development, and digital media required. Master’s degree (M.A.) in Theology, Religious Studies, Spirituality, or a related field preferred. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

• Minimum four years of experience in program management, marketing, communications, or related fields, preferably within a religious, higher education, or nonprofit organization.

• Demonstrated success in digital media management, including social media, podcasting, website development, and marketing strategy.

• Experience in grant writing, donor relations, and partnership cultivation preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills—able to express complex theological and spiritual ideas with clarity and accessibility.

• Well defined tech literacy with proficiency in e-commerce, creative tools including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Content Management System (CMS), CRM

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition and familiarity with interfaith and multicultural contexts.

• A discerning, contemplative, creative, and mission-driven mindset aligned with the Catholic and Jesuit identity of LMU.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with occasional travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

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Salary range

$71,100.00 - $88,900.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)