Assistant Director of Campus Ministry - Student Discipleship and Apostolic

Assistant Director of Campus Ministry – Student Discipleship and Apostolic Life

Bishop Ireton High School – Alexandria, Virginia – Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools

Job : 5572323
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic, co‑educational, college‑preparatory school in the Diocese of Arlington, seeks a faith‑filled and relational Assistant Director of Campus Ministry to join its Campus Ministry team. This position serves as a second assistant director role, complementing the Director of Campus Ministry and fellow ministers, with a strong emphasis on ongoing discipleship, overseeing the school‑wide service formation program, and assisting in the planning and execution of retreats.

On‑Going Student Formation

• Coordinate and expand discipleship opportunities such as bible studies, holy hours, and small groups.
• Assist in the development and expansion of new student faith initiatives that respond to student interest and spiritual needs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of campus retreats.
• Coordinate post‑retreat follow‑up and integration.
• Collaborate with faculty moderators and student leaders to integrate faith into co‑curricular life.

Sacramental Programming

• Assist with the planning and celebration of school‑wide liturgies, reconciliation services, and other sacramental opportunities.
• Support preparation for the sacraments (OCIA), including coordination with theology faculty, catechists, and parish partners.
• Help encourage and organize student participation in liturgical ministries for daily opportunities.

Service Formation Program

• Oversee service hour tracking system.
• Assist in running campus ministry service and social outreach initiatives.
• Expand Service program to provide regular opportunities for students to serve the community.
• Coordinate Sophomore service retreat.
• Collaborate with Student Life on the school‑wide Community Service Day.

Collaboration & Community Life

• Work closely with the Director of Campus Ministry (Chaplain) and the Campus Ministry Team.
• Collaborate with counselors, deans, faculty, Student Life, and administrators in the holistic formation of students.
• Maintain a visible and welcoming presence in the school community.
• Engage families, as appropriate, in sacramental and faith‑life programming.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree required (theology, pastoral ministry, religious studies, education, or related field preferred).
• Experience working with adolescents in ministry, education, retreat work, or youth programs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and occasional weekends for retreats and sacramental celebrations.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Experience with student leadership formation or peer ministry.
• Familiarity with sacramental preparation at the secondary level.
• Knowledge of Catholic adolescent faith formation.
• Energetic, pastoral, and collaborative approach to ministry.

• Full‑time, 12‑month position.
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Completion of all background check and diocesan child protection requirements required.

• Submit a detailed cover letter, a summary of your philosophy of Catholic education, résumé, and three professional references to personnel
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• Bishop Ireton High School
• Email: personnel

Position Type: Full-Time