Director of Spiritual Life

At Culver students engage their mind body and spirit through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking depth balance and teamwork. Students faculty and staff foster a culture that emphasizes we not me and the pursuit of excellence in community is a hallmark of everything the school does. Culver seeks to graduate students who are known for leadership well-being citizenship scholarship and effective Director of Spiritual Life reports to the Head of Schools serves on the senior leadership team and is dedicated to fostering the spiritual and emotional well-being of the diverse Culver community. This individual will develop and implement spiritual programs provide pastoral care and create a nurturing and inclusive environment for individuals of various spiritual backgrounds. The Director will lead worship services organize religious education and interfaith activities and offer spiritual guidance and counseling. This role requires collaboration with other departments to integrate spirituality into the broader community life including academics athletics and student life. The Spiritual Life Director will promote cultivation of character ethical leadership and emotional wellness among students and a GlanceEstablished: 1894Enrollment: 830Grades: 9-12States represented: 36Countries represented: 22Students of color: 39%Total faculty: 132Faculty with advanced degrees: 87%Financial aid budget: $16.3MStudents receiving aid: 29%Endowment: $576MAnnual operating budget: $84MAP courses: 26Athletic teams: 64Campus size: 1800 acresCulver IndianaCulver is a quaint and friendly town located on Indianas second largest naturallake Lake Maxinkuckee. The lake is the lifeblood of the community drawing seasonal residents and vacationers from Chicago Indianapolis and throughout the Midwest especially during the summer season. Downtown Culver is a short walk from the Culver campus and offers a relaxed atmosphere boutique shops regular community programming for all generations a year-round farmers market and excellent Lake Maxinkuckee surrounded by rolling prairies and wooded countryside Culver is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Every season is packed with recreational opportunities from triathlons and concerts in the park to ice fishing tournaments and cross-country skiing. Nearby South Bend (home ofThe University of Notre Dame) is the fourth largest city in Indiana. The city offers extensive shopping well-regarded restaurants and several fine museums and performance halls. Parks dot the city providing space to enjoy the outdoors. Culvers proximity to the state capital of Indianapolis (two hours south) and the windy city of Chicago (two hours north) means even more amenities and attractions to enjoy and and ResponsibilitiesSpecific job responsibilities are likely to include:Working collaboratively with senior leaders faculty and staff to cultivate character and integrate spirituality into all aspects of community lifeDeveloping and implementing comprehensive spiritual programs that cater to the diverse spiritual needs of the communityProviding pastoral care counseling and support to students staff and families fostering a supportive and inclusive environment and offering guidance on matters of faith spirituality and ethical decision-makingLeading worship services and organizing religious education and interfaith activities including responsibility for ecumenical worship and official ceremonies of the schoolMaintaining a visible and approachable presence within the school and summer camp communityPromoting personal growth ethical leadership and emotional wellness through various initiatives and programsPlanning and coordinating special events retreats and community service projects that enhance spiritual lifeOverseeing the Memorial Chapel budget programming and staffing which includes the Assistant Director of Spiritual Life/Protestant Youth Minister a Roman Catholic Youth Minister an Administrative Assistant and additional spiritual life support resourced through independent contracts and volunteersLeading the spiritual life team in all aspects of goal setting and performance; coaching staff and providing feedback for continuous growth and achievement of goalsParticipating in various clubs and activities performing student supervisory duties and engaging in other such duties as assigned in addition to regular job duties in support of the Culver communityQualifications and Personal AttributesThe most competitive candidates will offer most or all of the following qualifications and qualities:Professional QualificationsA degree in theology religious studies counseling or a related field and ordination in good standing in a recognized religious denominationDeep appreciation of and respect for diverse spiritual and religious traditionsParticular care and affection for supporting the spiritual development of teenagersExperience providing pastoral care and spiritual leadership within a diverse community ideally within an educational settingPersonal and professional commitment to fostering an inclusive community and the requisite skillfulness to facilitate critical conversations in the design of inclusive programsExperiencing developing and managing people programs and budgetExceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity across a wide range of audiencesLeadership Style and Personal QualitiesMotivated energetic and collaborative colleague who takes joy in team successCommitment to hard work and creative problem solving while demonstrating humility and a commitment to personal growth and learning from and with ones colleaguesA style grounded in principles and relationships and a spiritual practice of ones ownExceptional personal character demonstrated through personal responsibility honor and serviceOpen-minded respectful and appreciative of differencesModels Culvers timeless values: Community (puts others before self) Integrity (possesses the courage to do what is right) and Legacy (exhibits a desire to be part of something larger than oneselfLearn MoreClick on the links below to learn more about Culver WebsiteDiversity and Intercultural LifeSpiritual Life2025 Day of the SpiritML2About Culver Indiana To Apply please submit the below materials to of candidate materials will begin immediately. Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents as soon as possible:A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular positionA current résuméAs the process moves forward selected candidates may be asked to submit:Writing samples specific to this searchA list of five professional references with name relationship phone number and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidates permission) Candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence and to submit a résumé and cover letter to:Marsha LittleSenior