Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life
Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life
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$ 22000 - 26000
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Job Description
Position Title: Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life.
Department: College Ministry.
Classification: Exempt.
FTE: 0.40.
Work Schedule: August May with occasional hours for program development activities in June and July. 832 hours total to be worked; averaging 18 hours per week hours to be worked primarily between MondayFriday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. schedule established with supervisor; includes periodic evening and weekend hours; travel up to 5 of work schedule which includes local (Twin Cities and and metro area) for professional development or student activities Flexible work arrangements can be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors.
Salary Range: $22000 $26000.
Note: This is intended to be included in a more fulltime collaborative role held jointly with Carleton College 0.90 FTE 40/hours/week). For information regarding the position at Carleton College please visit their website.
All Applications received by April 6 2025 will be given priority consideration.
Essential Job Duties:
- Serve as a member of the multifaith College Ministry team providing worship opportunities spiritual care religious education and program support for St. Olaf students particularly for those who identify as Muslim.
- Plan and help to lead Muslim holiday religious educational and cultural events working with the other members of the College Ministry team the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and other St. Olaf staff faculty and students.
- Advise the MSA and as appropriate other student religious groups helping them plan for events programs or worship.
- Provide learning opportunities for students such as Quran study and book groups.
- Collaborate with colleagues in other offices to help meet the residential and cocurricular needs of students who identify as Muslim.
- Support the development of and participate in programming designed to foster interreligious education and engagement.
- Contribute to the teams support of student religious organizations from all faith traditions.
- Provide pastoral care.
- Meet with students to discuss matters of college life vocational discernment and faith.
- Foster relationships with students and build inclusive community through participation in community events student organizations and student activities.
- Serve as chaplain to the college community.
- Promote community engagement with questions of faith and value.
- Collaborate with other units of the college to foster student development and wellbeing.
- Participate as a spiritual leader in community events as requested including alumni and parent events.
- Collaborate as needed in planning special services (i.e. convocations memorial services).
- Other Duties
- Support respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
- Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
- Reports to the College Pastor.
- This position does not supervise staff or students.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Masters degree in a relevant field at the time of application or anticipated for completion by the end of the first year of appointment; significant professional experience in a relevant field or other relevant educational credentials may modify the degree requirements; maintain a valid drivers license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Evidence of educational experiences relevant to chaplaincy such as graduate coursework clinical pastoral education or certification.
- Experience: 2years of experience in a relevant field beyond an internship or graduate assistantship position(s); experience working with college students or other young adult populations.
Prerequisites:
- Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a preemployment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
- This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
- This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
- Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
