Catholic Chaplain; Casual

Position: Catholic Chaplain (Casual)
Catholic Chaplain (Casual)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6716

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Catholic Chaplain position. The Catholic Chaplain is a part-time, casual, non-benefited position. The expected range for this position is $ per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.  for Benefits Information.

The Catholic Chaplain serves a vital function in the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL) within the division of Student Affairs by supporting our Catholic community, which includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and families. The Chaplain provides a welcoming ministry to a diverse student population and College community, and takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce by participating in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

The role centers student support and advising, while sacramental leadership is provided in collaboration with visiting clergy and local partners. The position primarily requires weekday work hours, participating in some evening and weekend programs at times to be determined based on the Chaplain's and students' availability, as well as the high holidays. Flexibility and availability for select additional evening and weekend programs (e.g. panels, vigils, Baccalaureate) is expected.

This is an in-person and on-campus position. 13 hours/week during the academic year

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Programs:

Provide Catholic religious, holiday, and cultural programming on campus and make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious and spiritual needs of Catholic students, as well as faculty and staff

Support and attend student-initiated programs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Advocate for and advise on the ongoing development of Catholic resources on campus

Seek out and share opportunities from local, regional, and national organizations for immersive Catholic experiences.

Advising:

Advise Catholic student organizations including leadership development and mentoring of student leaders

Develop strategies for contacting and serving uninvolved/under-involved students

Provide one-on-one and group spiritual counseling and pastoral care to students navigating faith, doubt, identity, or belonging within a pluralistic campus context; and, when time allows, to faculty and staff by request

Serve the campus community in times of crisis

Administrative:

Hold regular office hours

Attend regularly scheduled Religious & Spiritual Life staff meetings, OICR team meetings, and Student Affairs division meetings.

Communicate in a timely manner with students and staff, balancing weekly hours between on-campus commitments and responsive attention to communications

Consult with the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life on matters related to policy, crisis response, and institutional representation

Stay current with trends in chaplaincy by maintaining membership in the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE) or comparable organizations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Trained in the Catholic tradition and able to facilitate Catholic study, prayer, and gatherings
• Organizational and pastoral care skills
• Ability to teach Catholic tenets and provide a welcoming ministry to a diverse student population and the College community
• Previous professional work and/or volunteer experience, preferably in a Catholic organization and/or working with college-age adults
• Self-motivation and the…