Assistant Director of Liturgical Music

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and artistic direction for the Chapel Choir and Handbell Choir programs.
• Plan and execute liturgical music for Sunday liturgies, Holy Days, and major University events.
• Compose, arrange, and commission liturgical music to meet the needs of various worship services.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise student musicians, accompanists, and student directors.
• Collaborate with the Director of Campus Ministry to design formative liturgical music programming.
• Manage the chapel music library, archival systems, and the maintenance of musical instruments.
• Serve as a liturgical music consultant for weddings, memorial liturgies, and special sacramental celebrations.
• Ensure institutional compliance with copyright laws and licensing agreements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in music or sacred/liturgical music.
• 4-5 years of experience leading music for Roman Catholic liturgical celebrations.
• Proficiency in piano, organ, voice, and/or choral conducting.
• Ability to arrange and compose music using composition software.
• Deep familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy and a commitment to the University's Catholic identity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Higher Education, specifically within a Campus Ministry setting.
• Ability to lead diverse musical traditions including chant, bilingual, multicultural, and contemporary styles.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Sick time and vacation time.
• Tuition remission benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement contributions.
• Eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program.

About the Company

The University of Portland is a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution dedicated to teaching, learning, faith, formation, service, and leadership.