Director, San Diego Diocesan Institute (SDDI) in San Diego, California at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

Name: Diocese of San Diego, Pastoral Center

Location: 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117

Reports to: Chancellor & Vice Moderator of the Curia

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $70,304 - $80,000 per year

Position Overview

In line with the vision of the bishop, this position directs and oversees the curriculum, textbooks, programming, and ongoing formation for adults in English and Spanish. The director will constantly evaluate the current formation certifications and develop new formation tracks as needed. The director for the San Diego Diocesan Institute works closely with the diocesan pastoral departments to ensure course offerings reflect the needs of the various ministries. A large component of this position is to work in tandem with the Office for the Permanent Diaconate to ensure all courses and formation is adequately prepared with the appropriate academic rigor for all aspirants and candidates. The SDDI is at the service of parishes and will ensure the coordination and scheduling of courses to meet the needs of the various cultural and language groups in both San Diego and Imperial Valley. The director will also actively teach courses as part of their responsibilities.

Program Development and Oversight

• Develop and implement SDDI programs and certificates based on diocesan priorities and evolving formation needs
• Plan and coordinate annual course offerings in collaboration with diocesan offices, parishes, apostolates, and the Office for the Permanent Diaconate
• Review and update curriculum, course materials, and formation requirements to ensure academic and pastoral quality
• Oversee student and instructor handbooks, academic records, certificates, and reporting processes
• Develop new certificates as needed by the diocese
• Promote SDDI programs through diocesan outreach, print, social media, and parish engagement
• Maintain and expand formation resources in English, Spanish, and other languages as appropriate

Instructor and Academic Oversight

• Recruit, evaluate, and support instructors for SDDI courses
• Review and approve course syllabi, textbooks, and instructional materials
• Monitor instructional quality through evaluations, classroom observations, and instructor feedback sessions
• Prepare instructor contracts and ensure compliance with diocesan policies and procedures
• Teach courses throughout the year as assigned

Student Formation and Enrollment

• Oversee student enrollment, placement, and academic guidance
• Evaluate transfer credits and course equivalencies
• Assist students with certificate selection, ministry formation pathways, and continuing education opportunities
• Foster student engagement in the life and mission of the Church

Administration and Leadership

• Supervise the work of the Administrative Assistant and provide training, coaching and guidance
• Oversee office operations, communications, and recordkeeping
• Prepare and manage the annual office budget and required statistical reports
• Coordinate and lead Advisory Board meetings and collaborate on policy development
• Participate in diocesan meetings, initiatives, events, and regional or national networking opportunities
• Represent SDDI at diocesan gatherings and formation events

Education and Experience

• An advanced degree in theology or religious studies with a minimum of 5 years experience in education, lesson planning, curriculum mapping, adult ministry formation, at the parish, school, university and/or diocesan level.
• Competence and awareness of the multicultural aspects of adult faith formation.
• Knowledge of the synodal process within the Diocese of San Diego

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clergy, diocesan staff, instructors, and parish leaders
• Excellent written, verbal, and public communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, FileMaker, Flocknote, and related software platforms
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee may also be required to perform moderate manual labor including frequent bending, walking and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the pastoral center, as well as maneuver throughout the facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee will be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.