| Provides an online/distance learning strategy and vision for the Institute within the broader mission of the PCJ. | | | | | |
| Promotes and markets the programs and courses to Catholic Bishops, Directors of Diaconate Programs, Permanent Deacons, and Laity. | | | | | |
| Recruits and maintains qualified faculty and course designers. | | | | | |
| Offers direction and support in the design, implementation, and assessment of the online courses and programs. | | | | | |
| Manages the staff and budget of the JDI and assists in the funding of the Institute’s endeavors. | | | | | |
| Participates in all activities related to accreditation for the Institute and its programming. | | | | | |
| Provides timely reports to the Rector, his direct reports, and the appropriate committees of the Board of Trustees regarding the academic affairs, operations, and finances of the JDI. | | | | | |
| Oversees the strategy and implementation of information technology needed to deliver the distance learning programming of the Institute. | | | | | |
| Manages all activities related to the delivery and reporting for the Lilly Endowment Pathways II grant. | | | | | |