Curriculum Vitae for Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
Educational Background
- 2004 – D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry), Immaculate Conception Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
- 1990 – Th.M. (Master of Theology), Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, Pa.
- 1989 – M. Div. (Master of Divinity), Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, Pa.
- 1984 – B.A. (Sociology), St. John’s University, Queens, N.Y.
Relevant Work Experience
- 2013 – President, Niagara University
- 2010 – Present Provincial Consulter, Eastern Province, Congregation of the Mission
- 2011 – 2013 Executive Vice President for Mission and Student Services, St. John’s University
- 2009 – 2010 Executive Director of the Vincentian Institute for Social Action, St. John’s University
- 2004 – 2010 Vice President for Student Affairs, St. John’s University
- 1999 – 2005 Vice President for University Ministry, St. John’s University
- 1994 – 1999 Campus Minister, St. John’s University
Professional Associations
- DePaul University: Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, Athletics Committee, Academic and Student Affairs Committee (chair)
- Niagara University: Board of Trustees
- Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities: Board of Directors, Nominating Committee
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership: Board of Directors, Executive Committee
- Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities: Advocacy Work Group
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference: President
Honors and Awards
- National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York Citation Award, 2020
- Leadership Niagara Leader of the Year Award, 2019
- Key to the City of Vaughan, Ontario, 2019
- Heart, Love and Soul Frances Ficorilli Volunteer Award, 2016
- Buffalo Business First Power 250, 2013-2022
- Pietas Medal, St. John’s University, 2009
- Outstanding Leader in Education, Madison Who’s Who, 2008
- Student Affairs’ Outstanding Administrator Achievement Award, St. John’s University Student Government Inc., 2005
- Inducted into Epsilon Kappa, Sigma Delta Phi (National Hispanic Honor Society), 2005
- Named one of Top 100 Irish-Americans in U.S., Irish America Magazine, 2004
- Outstanding Service Award, Outreach Project (New York), 2004
- Cross and Anchor Award, Holy Cross High School (New York), 2001
- President’s Medal, St. John’s University, 1998
- Named one of Outstanding Young Men of America, 1998
- New Yorker of the Week, Time Warner, New York One, 1995