Vice President for Mission and Ministry

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Requirements

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.

• A terminal degree and demonstrated understanding of the vocation of faculty at a major university is strongly preferred.
• Preference will be given to members of the Society of Jesus.

Qualifications

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 page.

Benefits

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.