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Director of Development
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Catholic Theological Union (CTU) seeks a full-time Director of Development to lead our ongoing fundraising and community engagement efforts. The Director of Development reports directly to the Vice President for Development and is responsible for designing and implementing our development plan. This will include CTU’s annual fund, foundation relations and grant writing, event planning and execution, donor stewardship and cultivation, and international travel opportunities. As a member of the Advancement Team, the Director works closely with team members to ensure the fulfillment of CTU’s mission. This position will also supervise the Advancement Services Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Plan Collaboration: Work closely with the Vice President for Development and other key stakeholders to support CTU’s current strategic plan. Focus on driving an increase in unrestricted fundraising and leveraging alumni referrals to support fundraising and recruitment efforts.
- Fundraising Campaigns: Plan, execute, and evaluate annual fundraising campaigns, including major gifts, planned giving, foundation relations, and any future capital campaigns. Ensure that development efforts align with the institution’s mission and strategic goals, including expanding networks and fostering new partnerships.
- Grant Writing and Administration: Guide and support internal or external stakeholders in the development of grant proposals, ensuring that funding opportunities align with CTU’s strategic plan, mission, and vision. Assist grant recipients with reporting requirements to foundations, ensuring they understand and meet compliance guidelines. Provide guidance throughout the grant administration process.
- Donor Stewardship and Cultivation: Identify prospective donors and cultivate relationships with current donors. Lead the development of donor communication strategies that highlight CTU’s mission, values, and impact. Collaborate on developing solicitation materials that raise CTU’s profile and increase engagement.
- Event Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of high-impact fundraising events, including international Biblical travel experiences. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to drive attendance and engagement in these events,
aligning with CTU’s goals of fundraising and student recruitment.
- Data Management and Reporting: With the Advancement Services Manager, oversee data management using the Salesforce online database. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reports, including the production of the annual report and quarterly Board of Trustees’ Development Reports.
- Team Management: Lead and provide support to the Advancement Services Manager by providing clear direction, performance feedback, coaching and professional development while ensuring goals and deadlines are met.
- Other: Collaborate with the VP for Development in expanding CTU’s relationships with corporate members, dioceses, and Catholic-adjacent institutions to enhance unrestricted giving and strengthen the institution’s reputation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. CFRE credential or ongoing fundraising education desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role in fundraising or development.
- Proven track record in managing fundraising campaigns and developing donor relationships.
- Previous experience managing team members
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with fundraising software and data-driven reporting.
- A willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required, approximately 1 month a year.
- Sensitivity to working in a Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry.
Catholic Theological Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Applications from members from racially and ethnically underrepresented groups are encouraged. Catholic Theological Union is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, as required by law.
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Graduate Assistant for Preaching with the Sciences
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Position Graduate Assistant for Preaching with the Sciences
Supervisor Prof. Edward Foley, OFM Cap., Grant Program Director
Category Administrative, Part-time, Nonexempt
Pay Rate $25/hour
General Summary
The Graduate Assistant for Preaching with the Sciences project provides support to the website
coordinator in updating the Preaching with the Sciences page. The Preaching with the Sciences
page is a repository of over 110 homily outlines for key Sundays and feast days across the 3-year
lectionary cycle, illuminating the intersection between the sciences and preaching through
creative imagination.
Key Responsibilities
• Sending monthly homily outlines to the website coordinator
• Updating the master list of homily outlines based on the liturgical calendar, vis-à-vis submitted homily outlines, corresponding reading links on the USCCB website, and images that come with the homily outlines
• Regular monitoring of the accuracy of the contents and timeliness of the posting of homily outlines to the Preaching with the Sciences page
• Performing occasional proofreading of the posted contents
• Carrying out additional tasks as needed or assigned, aligned with the responsibilities and scope of this role
Qualifications
• Skills and Abilities
— Familiarity with the Catholic Liturgical Calendar- Knows how the liturgical cycles work
— Digital Proficiency- Has the basic skills in navigating websites, Microsoft Word, and Google Drive
— Organization and Attention to Detail- Can handle multiple files and notice inconsistencies in contents
— Collaborative Spirit- A proactive and creative approach to teamwork and project goals
• Education
— Current enrollment in a CTU graduate program or graduate program at an accredited institution in theology, ministry or equivalent
Preference is for candidates who can commit to a year or more.
Application Instructions – please send letter of interest (referencing posted position) and
resume to mhughes@ctu.edu
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Moral Theology
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Catholic Theological Union seeks a well-qualified candidate for a tenure-track faculty appointment in moral theology at the rank of assistant professor.
Catholic Theological Union is one of the largest Roman Catholic graduate schools of theology and ministry in the United States, with a diverse and international student body. CTU is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools to offer a variety of degrees that include Master of Arts (Theology), Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Hispanic Theology and Ministry, and Doctor of Ministry. CTU is sponsored by Roman Catholic religious institutes and societies of apostolic life, and committed to the academic, pastoral, and personal formation of students for the priesthood and lay ministers in a variety of ministries in the United States and around the world. CTU is committed to theological education and scholarship within a community of faith in interaction with a living Catholic tradition, as well as ecumenical, interfaith, and intercultural perspectives.
An application should demonstrate—
- possession of an earned doctoral degree in Catholic theological ethics or a related area of
study; - preparation to research, publish, and teach at the graduate level in Catholic moral
theology, especially in fundamental moral theology and applied ethics (medical and
sexual ethics preferred) and /or related ethics areas; - readiness to teach and interact interculturally with persons and theological perspectives
other than those of the European or U.S. contexts - readiness to teach in both in-person classroom and online formats, and;
- familiarity and commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as
CTU’s mission and identity.
The responsibilities of the holder of this faculty position will include—
- maintaining an agenda of publications to support an eventual application for tenure, and
active participation in the wider community of scholars - teaching courses in the core curriculum for moral theology and ethics (in person/online/bi-modal/asynchronous options)
- service to CTU and to the wider church
- other duties include: student advising, administering comprehensive examinations, directing M.A. theses and D.Min. thesis-projects.
The expected beginning date for the position is Fall semester 2026.
Expected Salary Range: $ 60,000-$70,000 per year.
Please submit a letter of interest, current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, a statement of
an anticipated research agenda, and the names of three professional references (preferably by
email) to the chair of the search committee:
Professor Steven Millies
Catholic Theological Union
5416 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
moraltheologysearch@ctu.edu
An application should be submitted by February 15, 2026 for full consideration
Contact: careeradvisor@promiseopensdoors.org
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Include your bachelor’s degree information and your passport information
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Digital Presence Graduate Assistant
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Join our team as a Bilingual Digital Presence Graduate Assistant and be part of an exciting project that merges neuroscience with preaching! In collaboration with the University of Chicago’s APEX lab, you’ll play a key role in gathering insights from worshippers, managing bilingual digital content, and amplifying our online presence through social media and marketing. If you’re a digital-savvy, detail-oriented grad student with a passion for science, liturgy, and creative teamwork, this role is your chance to make an impact! CLICK HERE for full job description.
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