Director of Mission

Position Summary:

The Director of Mission develops and implements the spiritual formation and faith development of the CRKC community in order to prepare leaders in service for the Church and society.

Position Responsibilities: 

• As a member of the executive team, oversees and collaborates to ensure that mission, prayer, and service is integral to school life.


• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the mission and spiritual formation of the CRKC community.


• Collaborates with and supports the ministry objectives and duties of the Campus Minister.


• Works with Campus Minister to collaborate with administration and chaplain to develop faith-centered programs involving alumni, benefactors, and parents.


• Approaches work through a developmental lens: enthusiastically participates in spiritual formation and professional development, seeks and applies feedback, and independently accesses resources to further growth.


• In collaboration with Human Resources, integrate the mission into initial orientation and hiring policies for new employees, including the history, values, and meaning of the mission for CRKC.


• As a member of the Executive Team, ensures that matters related to mission and ministry viability are implemented and embraced throughout the school community.


• Is visible and present on the school campus and at school activities.


• Administer Virtus Safe Environment training to all staff and volunteers, ensures staff maintains compliance according to Diocese standards.


• Ensures that programs, systems, structures, and accountabilities needed to carry out the identified objectives are vetted and approved through appropriate CRKC governance processes.

Position Characteristics: 

• Active Catholic in good standing with the Church


• Mission focused


• Supports the School’s strategic plan and initiatives


• Creative and flexible


• High energy


• Collaboration oriented


• Good communication skills


• Understanding of human networks and motivating factors


• Ability to work across generations and cultures


• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Education and Experience:

• A Master's Degree is required.


• Five or more years of professional experience in mission or executive leadership, or Catholic ministry preferred.


• Leadership in mission-based human service, justice advocacy, or educational organizations.


• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, programs, and organizational change.


• Experience in and comfort with promoting and supporting multicultural and diverse settings.


• Background in community organizing and advocacy.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains Catholic identity.


• Exhibits strong professionalism with a Christ-centered approach towards all people.


• Received or can complete Safe Environment Training, Virtus.


• Exhibits creativity, takes initiative, and is a proactive problem solver.


• Able to work in a team setting.


• Committed to working with underserved students and their families.


• Ability to work with all backgrounds, cultures, and levels of faith/religion.


• Ability to create and implement effective and engaging programming.

Cristo Rey Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.