Director of Ministry Development

• Location:Remote, Chicago/ Milwaukee
• Facility:Alexian Brothers Health System
• Department/Speciality:Business Administration
• Schedule:Day Shifts, Full time
• Salary: $66,194.10 - $89,556.99 per year

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Oversee and coordinate all administrative operations, including setting priorities, assigning workloads, and ensuring high-quality output.

• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

• Lead talent management efforts, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and staff development.

• Manage budgets and departmental activities, ensuring cost-effective operations aligned with organizational goals while serving as a key resource for stakeholders.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

The Alexian Charism is the prophetic and daring response of a faith community to
the gospel of Jesus. It is rooted in prayer and simple life style. In discipleship with
Jesus, our response is reaching out to the poor, sick and dying, especially the
marginated and the powerless. Our charism calls us to conversion and total self-
giving in continuing the healing and reconciling mission of Jesus in collaboration
with others.

The Values Which Shape the Alexian Brothers Philosophy

Compassion
We manifest God's presence in the world by our concerned approach and
competent care of those we serve.

Dignity of the Person
Because we believe that all individuals are created in God's image, we treat them
with respect.

Care of the Poor
We serve the sick, aged, dying and unwanted, of all socio-economic levels,
especially the poor.

Holism

We promote healing of the whole person (body, mind and spirit) through physical,
psycho-social and spiritual care of the whole person.

Partnership
We collaborate with those who share our ministry in carrying out our mission.

Position Overview
The Director of Ministry Development is responsible for developing and sustaining
mission-driven ministries aligned with the charism of the Alexian Brothers. This
role focuses on identifying unmet needs in the communities of Milwaukee and
Chicago, building innovative and sustainable ministries rooted in
Catholic/Christian values, and fostering a visible “Brother’s Presence” among
those most in need.
This leader will ensure that all ministry initiatives reflect the Alexian charism and
our values of compassion, simplicity, and service to the marginalized, while also
cultivating pathways that connect ministry engagement to a vibrant and growing
vocation pipeline.

Core Responsibilities

1. Ministry Discernment & Development
 Identify and evaluate emerging social, pastoral, and human service needs in
Milwaukee and possibly Chicago.
 Develop new ministries that respond to gaps not currently being addressed
by other organizations.
 Ensure all ministries are aligned with the Alexian Brothers’ values and
Gospel mandate (cf. Matthew 25:40).
 Design scalable and sustainable ministry models with measurable impact
and outcomes.

2. Charism & Mission Integrity
 Safeguard and integrate the Alexian charism and values into all ministry
initiatives.
 Ensure ministries reflect:
o Compassionate presence and care;
o Service to the marginalized;
o Relational accompaniment (“Brother’s Presence”).
 Maintain fidelity to Catholic and Christian principles in all operations and
partnerships.

3. Strategic Growth & Sustainability
 Conduct ongoing evaluation of ministry effectiveness, sustainability and
mission alignment with the Alexian Brothers charism and values.
 Develop strategic plans for long-term viability of ministries.
 Explore partnerships, funding opportunities, and collaborative efforts to
strengthen impact.
 Align ministry development with broader Unit strategic planning efforts.

4. Vocations Integration

 Intentionally design ministries that serve as entry points for discernment and
vocational awareness.
 Collaborate closely with the Vocation Director and vocation team.
 Ensure ministries create opportunities for:
o Relationship building;
o Exposure to the life and mission of the Alexian Brothers.
 Embrace the model:
Ministry feeds vocations → Vocations feed ministry.

5. Volunteer Program Development
 Build and oversee a structured volunteer program across ministries.
 Develop a “volunteer-to-vocation” pathway, fostering deeper engagement
and discernment.
 Recruit, form, and retain volunteers aligned with the charism, mission and
values of the Alexian Brothers.
 Provide formation opportunities rooted in charism, service, and faith by
working with the Director of Vocations.

6. Community Presence & Awareness
 Establish a strong and visible Alexian Brothers presence in Milwaukee and
possibly Chicago.
 Increase awareness of the Alexian Brothers Congregation, its mission, and
ministries.
 Represent the Alexian Brothers in civic, ecclesial, and nonprofit settings.
 Promote storytelling and engagement that highlights impact, values and
charism.

7. Innovation in Ministry
 Identify and develop overlooked ministries that are:
o Underserved or overlooked;
o Aligned with the Brothers’ historical mission (care for the sick, poor,
marginalized);
o Responsive to contemporary needs (e.g., trauma care, transitional
housing, accompaniment ministries).

 Encourage creative, “hands on” approaches rooted in relational ministry.

Key Competencies
 Understanding of Catholic/Christian social teaching and religious life.
 Ability to integrate mission, strategy, and operations.
 Proven leadership in nonprofit, ministry, or mission-driven environments.
 Skilled in relationship-building, collaboration, and community engagement.
 Visionary thinker with the ability to implement practical, sustainable
solutions.

Success Measures
 Development of new ministries aligned with charism and community needs.
 Growth in volunteer engagement and structured pathways to vocations.
 Increased visibility and awareness of the Alexian Brothers.
 Demonstrated integration of ministry and vocation efforts.
 Sustainable ministry models with measurable community impact.

Guiding Principle

At the heart of this role is a living cycle:

Ministry → Relationship → Encounter → Discernment → Vocation →
Ministry

This position ensures that the Alexian Brothers remain a visible, compassionate
presence in the world—where service to those in need becomes the doorway to
deeper transformation, both for those served and those called.

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