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6/3/2022

Coordinator for Community Engagement, Campus Ministry, University of Dayton

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The University of Dayton Campus Ministry seeks to welcome a Coordinator for Community Engagement to our dynamic ministry team. Uniting faith and action for justice among college students to inspire life-long commitment to the common good through reflective service and justice advocacy is the focus for this role. Drawing from faith-based perspectives on social action, candidates will also promote interfaith cooperation and learning through community engagement opportunities, advise social action organizations, and cultivate partnerships with local organizations to meet real community needs.

This is a 10.5 month full-time exempt position with full benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Submit application, cover letter, resume and list of references. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications to be interviewed. Few will possess all preferred qualifications, but the most qualified will bring many. Please be sure to address all applicable minimum and preferred qualifications in your application materials, so that we can accurately assess your candidacy. Apply at: employment.udayton.edu/en-us/job/500005/coordinator-of-community-engagementhttps://employment.udayton.edu/en-us/job/500005/coordinator-of-community-engagement Deadline to submit is June 22, 2022.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. It is the policy of the University of Dayton, while reserving its lawful rights where appropriate to take actions designed to promote the Catholic, Marianist principles that sustain its mission and identity, to not discriminate or permit discrimination in its educational programs or employment opportunities.

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5/27/2022

Frostburg State University Campus MInister

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University Chaplain Open Position
Frostburg State University Chaplain’s office is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year for the position of Campus Minister. Frostburg State University is a medium size University tucked into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland. While the University is in a rural setting, our campus population is diverse.
The Chaplain’s Office primarily provides leadership for United Campus Ministry groups which is a Christian ecumenical student organization; however, the chaplain also provides pastoral care to the entire University community, offering counsel, support, and encouragement to individuals as well as support to inter-religious and interfaith activities. Please send a cover letter and CV/Resume to Rev. Rae Browning, Chair of UCM Board, UCM@frostburg.edu. Visit Web site: www.UCMatFSU.org & www.facebook.com/ucmatfsu

For best consideration applications are due June 25, 2022; applications will be kept confidential.

About the Position
This is a full-time position and successful candidates will:
Work with student worship team to plan, conduct, and oversee chapel experiences.
Provide empathic pastoral care.
Engage and work effectively with young adults in a cocurricular setting in such activities as Bible studies, counseling, mentoring, and workshops.
Practice the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.
Possess skills in reaching out to students, faculty, and staff to inspire spiritual growth, social concerns, and discipling new faith commitments.
Reach out to community clergy and groups to support and partner with UCM to provide a faith presence on Campus.
Report to and communicates well with the Vice President of Student Affairs, United Campus Ministry Governing Board, and the Bishop’s office of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. This ecumenical role does not require clergy to be United Methodist, see following requirements.
Be available to start August 2022.
Understand the physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Work includes regular evening and weekend availability. Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal. May be required to travel to other buildings on or off campus.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master of Divinity or similar seminary degree required.
Experience: One year of relevant experience working with young adults.
Ordination and endorsement Candidates must possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplains faith or denomination at the time of appointment and maintain such endorsement for the duration of their employment. UCM is an ecumenical organization thus we welcome applicants from various Christian faith communities. Candidates who are a Deacon or Elder in process of ordination will be considered.
Must be proficient in office productivity, communication, and organizational applications and machines.

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5/12/2022

Director of The Wesley Foundation and SEnior Pastor of Wesley United Methodist CHurch

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The Board of Trustees of The Wesley Foundation and the Staff Parish Relations Committee of Wesley United Methodist Church announce a search for the Director of The Wesley Foundation and Senior Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC). In this role, the selected candidate will be chief executive officer of both The Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois and Wesley United Methodist Church. The Director and Senior Pastor is responsible for coordinating the life of the campus ministry and congregation, communicating the vision and mission of the Foundation and Church, promoting the general interests of the Foundation and Church, conducting the day-to-day administration of the Foundation and Church, and organizing activities toward the strategic goals of the Foundation and Church.

The Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois and Wesley United Methodist Church are geographically located at the heart of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wesley UMC is a diverse, welcoming, and affirming congregation that offers individuals, students, couples, and families a place to belong. People of all ages from all over the world gather to worship, study, and serve together at Wesley UMC. The Wesley Foundation, the first incorporated Wesley Foundation in the world, is an inclusive and progressive United Methodist campus ministry of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference (IGRC) that provides spaces and opportunities for students, visiting scholars, and other members of the campus community to gather, connect, explore, and grow together. The Wesley Foundation has a proud tradition of developing young adults into leaders of church and society. The strategic goals of the Church and Foundation include: outreach to and ministry with the campus and local community; the use of online platforms and other creative methods to fulfill our vision and mission and to better connect students, alumni, and church members to the Wesley community; and the development of financial sustainability through endowment, annual fund, and capital project fundraising.

Essential Functions:
• Oversee the day-to-day administration, finances, and operations of the Foundation and Church.
• Actively engage and energize church members, students, board members, committee members, alumni, partnering organizations, funders, and other people in the community to, as our mission statement affirms, inspire students, transform lives, and enrich the world with Christ’s love.
• Participate fully in Foundation advancement and Church stewardship activities. Working with the Director of Advancement and Donor Relations, oversee the development of Foundation and Church fundraising strategies to include an endowment and occasional capital campaigns, as well as annual giving. This includes meeting alumni groups and communicating the vision and goals of these campaigns through written, electronic, and social media platforms.
• Oversee and resource ongoing activities and special events for the Church. Serve as the staff lead for a variety of administrative committees and programmatic work areas, including Worship, and Social Action and Missions, by attending committee meetings and participating in the work of these groups.
• Oversee and resource ongoing activities and special events for the Foundation, including alumni reunions.
• Serve as the staff lead for a variety of administrative and programmatic committees, including Personnel, Finance, Investment, and Advancement.
Facilitate weekly leadership team meetings for planning and implementing worship, communications, and other programs.
• Prepare and present reports to quarterly meetings of the Foundation Board of Trustees and attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee management of the buildings and grounds for the Foundation and build positive relationships with lessees. Meet occasionally with lessees to discuss building usage, maintenance, parking permits, and rental agreements.
• Promote campus ministry in the annual conference and participate in all meetings and activities of the IGRC Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry.
• Build collegial and cooperative relationships with campus ministers and chaplains in the annual conference, the Religious Workers Association, and in the Inclusive Campus Ministries Collective at the University of Illinois.
• Provide pastoral care in crisis situations, including at hospitals and care facilities.
• Provide supervision and management for primary staff, including recruiting and employing staff that supports the mission, vision, and needs of the Church and/or Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.
• Five to seven years of proven successful administrative leadership in a church and/or academic setting.
• Five to seven years of demonstrated capacity in employee supervision, financial acumen, and management of physical properties.
• Demonstrated experience in successful fundraising and funds development.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with diverse populations and cultures in an economically diverse community. Familiarity with contemporary social concerns, including food insecurity, immigration, mental health, and social justice.
• Proven effective in communicating to diverse audiences and communicating vision, mission, the Gospel, and fundraising appeals through narratives.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to organize, multitask, and work self-sufficiently in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability in visionary and strategic leadership.
• Utilizes current research and continuing education to inform work and ministry.
• Experience with online ministry and social media platforms.
• Experience in ecumenical practices.
• Experience in connecting with young adults.
• Excellence in creative preaching with demonstrated awareness and fluency in diverse styles of liturgy and music in traditional and contemporary worship.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of United Methodist Church structure and polity.
• Knowledge of and/or experiences with the United Methodist Church’s general boards and agencies, or other officially recognized entities.
• Willingness to travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven success with endowment and capital campaigns.
• Experience with young adults in a collegiate setting.
• Ability to creatively connect and engage with persons in the community not currently connected with a faith community.

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@gcfa.org
Closing Date: Until Filled.
Wesley UMC and Wesley Foundation are Equal Opportunity Employers and actively seek and encourage applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

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4/21/2022

Director of Religious and spiritual life,ithaca college, Ithaca, ny

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Job Description

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Provide administrative leadership, direction and oversight for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL). Ensure religious communities are contributing to the College's mission of inclusion and equity by affirming the openness and acceptance of all. Develop and lead interfaith sponsored programming and provide guidance for programs and activities sponsored by religious communities. Administer the budget and oversee expenditures for programs and operations implemented by ORSL. Provide counsel to students, faculty and staff. Develop and support inclusive religious and spiritual initiatives and capacity building as they relate to the overall well-being of the campus community. Bring a depth of understanding of religious spirituality, as well as spirituality, mindfulness and meaning making outside of faith traditions. Work in collaboration and partnership with members of Ithaca College and the local community.

Provide leadership and direction in managing the operations of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Collaborate and partner with departments on campus to more fully integrate the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life with the rest of the campus community. Promote the programs and services offered, provide information and serve as resource to enhance awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the diversity of interests which are served by the department. Nurture the human spirit by inviting students to make meaning of themselves and the world.

Plan, develop and implement interfaith programs, activities, and services that affirm human dignity through presence and programming, engage students and enhance students' religious and spiritual life experience. Support students of all religious identities, ethical backgrounds, and worldviews to discover what they deeply believe, to find places of spiritual belonging, and to grow into the people they feel called to become. Implement and oversee interfaith dialogue, service, and learning opportunities. Serve as Chaplain to meet the religious and spiritual needs for underrepresented student populations.

Develop and implement a communication strategies and systems to ensure visibility of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life programs. Design, develop and produce publicity materials for religious and spiritual life programs and services. Ensure appropriate design and maintenance of the Chapel web pages and publications.

Develop, demonstrate, and promote multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion as a college priority, communicate to employees an expectation of behavior that is civil and inclusive when interacting with all staff, faculty, students and visitors and promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment. Communicate to Chaplains and religious Board members the College's values and expectations related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Identify opportunities for engagement in religious, spiritual and mindfulness frameworks and skills, identify any gaps in faith-based and non-sectarian spiritual well being support, and work to fill those gaps. Build capacity for students and the college in paradigms of meaning, purpose and centeredness.

Develop, administer and monitor SACL division budget allocations for the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Prepare and submit budget recommendations; monitor, verify, and oversee reconciliation of expenditure of budgeted funds for specific programs and services.

Provide financial oversight to the religious organizations to include monitoring financial operations and ensuring the annual SACL division ORSL operating payment is appropriate and based on need. Serve as the primary liaison with the Financial Services Office and the religious organizations.

Employ and maintain new methods of engagement with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life for religious leaders and associates.

Plan, organize, and coordinate the office's annual Orientation events, Welcome Week Activities, and Study Break Programs.

Implement methods to assess the effectiveness of programs and services offered by the religious communities. Provide guidance regarding programs and services offered.

Oversee the maintenance of the Chapel facility and work with the Office of Planning, Design & Construction to make safety improvements and aesthetic enhancements to the Chapel. Serve as building liaison to the office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Serve as a liaison with Student Affairs and Campus Life and College administration for crisis management.

Develop and implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Ithaca College policies. Develop and present educational workshops for all members of the campus community. Meet with the leadership of student clubs and organizations, as well as other departments to communicate programs and service offered by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

Continue to manage and monitor implementation of the ORSL MOU process with partner and affiliate organizations.
Master's degree in Religion, Theology, Ministry, Counseling or related field; proven ability to foster intragroup community amongst people of diverse backgrounds; experience in facilitating interfaith programming working with college students; commitment to religious pluralism and inclusion of/engagement with myriad faith and cultural identities and expressions; demonstrated commitment to student development, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, budgetary literacy, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team; ability to cultivate an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment; ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity and awareness to cultural difference; demonstrated ability to hold others accountable for behavior that is supportive of a community that is diverse and inclusive are required. Experience in or interest in grant writing is preferred.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional supervisory references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

About Us
At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu

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4/11/2022

director of the wesley foundation/ senior pastor of wesley united methodist church, University of Illinois, urbana-champaign

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The Board of Trustees of The Wesley Foundation and the Staff Parish Relations Committee of Wesley United Methodist Church announce a search for the Director of The Wesley Foundation and Senior Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC). In this role, the selected candidate will be chief executive officer of both The Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois and Wesley United Methodist Church. The Director and Senior Pastor is responsible for coordinating the life of the campus ministry and congregation, communicating the vision and mission of the Foundation and Church, promoting the general interests of the Foundation and Church, conducting the day-to-day administration of the Foundation and Church, and organizing activities toward the strategic goals of the Foundation and Church.

The Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois and Wesley United Methodist Church are geographically located at the heart of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wesley UMC is a diverse, welcoming, and affirming congregation that offers individuals, students, couples, and families a place to belong. People of all ages from all over the world gather to worship, study, and serve together at Wesley UMC. The Wesley Foundation, the first incorporated Wesley Foundation in the world, is an inclusive and progressive United Methodist campus ministry of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference (IGRC) that provides spaces and opportunities for students, visiting scholars, and other members of the campus community to gather, connect, explore, and grow together. The Wesley Foundation has a proud tradition of developing young adults into leaders of church and society. The strategic goals of the Church and Foundation include: outreach to and ministry with the campus and local community; the use of online platforms and other creative methods to fulfill our vision and mission and to better connect students, alumni, and church members to the Wesley community; and the development of financial sustainability through endowment, annual fund, and capital project fundraising.

Essential Functions:
• Oversee the day-to-day administration, finances, and operations of the Foundation and Church.
• Actively engage and energize church members, students, board members, committee members, alumni, partnering organizations, funders, and other people in the community to, as our mission statement affirms, inspire students, transform lives, and enrich the world with Christ’s love.
• Participate fully in Foundation advancement and Church stewardship activities. Working with the Director of Advancement and Donor Relations, oversee the development of Foundation and Church fundraising strategies to include an endowment and occasional capital campaigns, as well as annual giving. This includes meeting alumni groups and communicating the vision and goals of these campaigns through written, electronic, and social media platforms.
• Oversee and resource ongoing activities and special events for the Church. Serve as the staff lead for a variety of administrative committees and programmatic work areas, including Worship, and Social Action and Missions, by attending committee meetings and participating in the work of these groups.
• Oversee and resource ongoing activities and special events for the Foundation, including alumni reunions.
• Serve as the staff lead for a variety of administrative and programmatic committees, including Personnel, Finance, Investment, and Advancement.
• Facilitate weekly leadership team meetings for planning and implementing worship, communications, and other programs.
• Prepare and present reports to quarterly meetings of the Foundation Board of Trustees and attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee management of the buildings and grounds for the Foundation and build positive relationships with lessees. Meet occasionally with lessees to discuss building usage, maintenance, parking permits, and rental agreements.
• Promote campus ministry in the annual conference and participate in all meetings and activities of the IGRC Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry.
• Build collegial and cooperative relationships with campus ministers and chaplains in the annual conference, the Religious Workers Association, and in the Inclusive Campus Ministries Collective at the University of Illinois.
• Provide pastoral care in crisis situations, including at hospitals and care facilities.
• Provide supervision and management for primary staff, including recruiting and employing staff that supports the mission, vision, and needs of the Church and/or Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church.
• Five to seven years of proven successful administrative leadership in a church and/or academic setting.
• Five to seven years of demonstrated capacity in employee supervision, financial acumen, and management of physical properties.
• Demonstrated experience in successful fundraising and funds development. • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with diverse populations and cultures in an economically diverse community. Familiarity with contemporary social concerns, including food insecurity, immigration, mental health, and social justice.
• Proven effective in communicating to diverse audiences and communicating vision, mission, the Gospel, and fundraising appeals through narratives.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, multitask, and work self-sufficiently in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability in visionary and strategic leadership.
• Utilizes current research and continuing education to inform work and ministry.
• Experience with online ministry and social media platforms.
• Experience in ecumenical practices.
• Experience in connecting with young adults.
• Excellence in creative preaching with demonstrated awareness and fluency in diverse styles of liturgy and music in traditional and contemporary worship.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of United Methodist Church structure and polity.
• Knowledge of and/or experiences with the United Methodist Church’s general boards and agencies, or other officially recognized entities.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven success with endowment and capital campaigns.
• Experience with young adults in a collegiate setting.
• Ability to creatively connect and engage with persons in the community not currently connected with a faith community.

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@gcfa.org
Closing Date: Friday, May 6, 2022

Wesley UMC and Wesley Foundation are Equal Opportunity Employers and actively seek and encourage applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

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3/28/2022

Campus Minister Boston College

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APPLY ONLINE AT:
https://bc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/6014?c=bc

Campus Ministers at Boston College promote the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission by working collaboratively to make available to the whole community opportunities for worship, retreats, service-immersion, and pastoral care.

Campus Ministers assist in the coordination of weekly student liturgies, major University-wide Masses, and prayer services. Campus Ministers also work in partnership on other Mission and Ministry initiatives, as well as other University initiatives, focusing predominantly on the intellectual, social, and faith development of undergraduate students. The role requires the ability to provide both pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students and others in the University community.

Additionally, each Campus Minister maintains responsibility for a specific program within the department. Management of the 4Boston Volunteer Program – a weekly service organization in which more than 600 students volunteer for the academic year at placements throughout Greater Boston – is a key responsibility of this position.

Pertinent responsibilities include building relationships with community-based organizations sites that serve as placements for volunteers; recruiting and training student leaders; training and supervising graduate assistants; managing program budget and transportation logistics; overseeing the application and selection process of participants, and developing a formation plan that engages student participants throughout the year.

Requirements

–Catholic, with an affinity for and understanding of Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching
–Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field
–Eagerness to work collegially with colleagues and to engage in professional development
–Three years of post-graduate experience in university / high school campus ministry, or equivalent work experiences
–Strong budgetary, communication, and organization skills, as well as a solid attention to detail
–Experience with fundraising is preferred

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

–Tuition remission for Employees
–Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
–Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
–Low-Cost Life Insurance
–Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
–Paid Holidays Annually
–Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
–Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Boston College’s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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3/25/2022

director of spiritual life, knox college galesburg, IL

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Knox College, academically the most distinguished national liberal arts college in Illinois and a paradigmatic College That Changes Lives, seeks a new Director of Spiritual Life for a twelve-month, full-time appointment with a target start date of August 1, 2022.

The College’s enduring hallmarks, dating from its founding in 1837 by abolitionists, are academic rigor; student access without regard to gender, race or financial circumstances; a social justice ethos and a supportive, richly elaborated student culture that inspires high affinity and loyal, active alumni devotion. The word alumni use most often in describing their Knox experience is “transformational.” The Director of Spiritual Life will shape the transformational nature of a Knox education by encouraging spiritual exploration, creating space for contemplation and promoting vibrant multi-faith dialogue among members of the greater College and Galesburg communities.

The Director leads Knox’s Office of Spiritual Life, which is housed in a new student-named facility, the House of Peace and Equity, also known as the HOPE Center (https://www.knox.edu/news/house-of-peace-and-equity-opens-on-knox-campus). The building that is now the HOPE Center was an active church until its congregation relocated elsewhere in Galesburg. Thoughtfully renovated by donors, the HOPE Center welcomes the Knox community to use its many open spaces for contemplation, reflection and worship. The Office of Spiritual Life shares the HOPE Center with Knox’s Office for Intercultural Life and the Office of International Student Support Services, two other resources that demonstrate the College’s commitment to a welcoming and inclusive campus.

The position of Director of Spiritual Life at Knox College was created four years ago and has been vacant for about a year. The new Director will have considerable flexibility and discretion in defining the role, shaping the growth of the HOPE Center, determining its programming and guiding spiritual life on campus.

The Director reports jointly to the new Vice President for Student Development and the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The new Director will have the opportunity to work with Knox’s recently appointed President, C. Andrew McGadney, in extending the College’s story afresh. https://www.knox.edu/news/knox-names-20th-president.

Knox has the most diverse enrollment among Associated Colleges of the Midwest institutions: some 40% are domestic students of color and almost 30% identify as LGBTQ. A member of the American Talent Initiative, Knox is among the most successful colleges in retaining and graduating students who are first-generation. The College ranks in the top four percent of liberal-arts-college producers of PhDs. The new Director of Spiritual Life will come to know and advise a notably diverse, academically-driven, civic-minded and compassionate student body.

As spiritual leader of Knox College, the new Director will:

Act as a community leader for students, faculty, staff and other members.
Develop educational initiatives and programming around spiritual issues, justice, ethics and values, in both formal and informal settings.
Directly advise student Interfaith Ambassadors and provide support to a range of religious and spiritual student organizations.
Conduct and participate in multi-faith services and academic ceremonies.
Act as a moral and spiritual leader to the community by writing, speaking and keeping current on social justice issues of concern to members of the Knox and Galesburg communities and society as a whole.
Collaborate with staff and faculty colleagues including Intercultural Life, International Student Services, Campus Life and others to deliver a holistic co-curricular education.

As head of the Office of Spiritual Life, the new Director will:

Coordinate with other spiritual leaders both on and off campus.
Make the resources and services of the Office of Spiritual Life available to all of the College’s religious groups, and to lead this office so that it serves the needs of the campus and engages the Galesburg community.
Supervise programming throughout the office.

Qualifications. A master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling, Divinity, Theology, Religious Studies or an equivalent. Candidates must be ordained or otherwise credentialed by a recognized religious order and qualified to officiate religious/spiritual services and rites. Previous formal experience with young adult ministry and demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting diversity of religious/spiritual identities and intersectional identities are essential. Candidates must be intentionally open and thoughtful in working with those of faiths other than their own, those who claim no faith tradition and those who are questioning. Candidates must have an interest in community engagement and working directly with students of diverse cultural, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds, as well as engaging and partnering formally and informally with local spiritual leaders. Candidates should manifest an appreciation for the holistic student experience in a residential college setting with a respect and understanding of shifting demographics as it relates to the intersectionality of lived experiences, especially those pertaining to racial identities, gender identities and sexual orientations. Candidates should have the ability and readiness to accommodate extended work hours, including evening and weekend professional obligations.

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment. A complete application will include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or résumé and contact information for five professional references who can speak about the candidate’s qualifications for this appointment. Named referees will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent. Expressions of interest, application, nominations and inquiries should be addressed to Mr. Chuck O’Boyle at chuck@cvoboyle.com.

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3/11/2022

chaplain, protestant cooperative ministry at cornell university

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The Protestant Cooperative Ministry (PCM) at Cornell University is an inclusive, ecumenical campus outreach sponsored by four cooperating mainline denominations (American Baptist, PC (USA), UCC, and United Methodist).

The PCM Chaplain leads or facilitates the ecumenical PCM student community in worship, study, fellowship, outreach and community-building, pastoral care, and social justice projects.

The Chaplain also has an institutional role in the University that includes active collaboration with other chaplains and organizations affiliated with Cornell United Religious Work (CURW), to offer campus crisis counseling, opportunities for interfaith connection, shared social justice/social responsibility programming, gateways to spirituality and spiritual growth in an increasingly secular world, and occasional participation in campus-wide events under the auspices of the Office of the Dean of Students.

The Chaplain works closely with PCM student leaders, the PCM governing Board, and CURW; oversees a small office staff; shepherds fundraising efforts involving outreach to students, alumni, local churches, and the four sponsoring denominations; and spearheads the use of endowment funds to grow and engage the ministry.

This is a 12-month, full-time position. Candidates must have a passion for student engagement and campus chaplaincy, and be ordained or eligible for ordination and have privilege of call in one of the partner denominations: American Baptist Churches, PC(USA), UCC, or United Methodist.

Submit letters of interest, resumes and contact information for three professional references to Valerie McAllister-Pratt, vam65@cornell.edu, by April 4, 2022.

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3/1/2022

Director of Jewish Life, Chapman university, orange, CA

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https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/26573

Director of Jewish Life, Chapman University, Orange, CA

The Director of Jewish Life is a member of the Fish Interfaith Center staff and reports to the Dean of the Chapel. The position will develop and manage a sustainable program for Jewish life on the Chapman University campus. This includes independent leadership of Shabbat and relevant Holy day services for students on campus; coordination with national Jewish organizations on campus; and encouraging interfaith interaction between Jewish students and those of other religions. Along with members of the Fish Interfaith Staff, the position serves the spiritual needs of the Chapman University campus, including development and offering of ritual as needed. The successful candidate will also serve as the Fish Interfaith Center’s liaison with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education with regard to programming and other activities, and will interact with the interfaith and Jewish communities in the surrounding community.

Ideally the Director will be academically qualified with a terminal degree to act as a member of the faculty with approval of the chair and dean of the appropriate college, to teach as arranged within an academic department or lecture in courses upon request. The Director provides pastoral care, and may have additional expertise, such as mental health training to meet the needs of Jewish students in particular, as well as all members of the Chapman University community. As a representative of Chapman University, the position promotes interfaith dialogue and understanding both on and off campus.

The position is opened until filled. The duration of this assignment is for 2 years, it can be lengthened or shortened at the discretion of the University.

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