Director of Religious and Spiritual and Campus Chaplain, Emerson College

Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and Campus Chaplain

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The Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at Emerson College serves as the College’s Chaplain and provides support and guidance for students and groups involved in religious activities, faith traditions, and personal spiritual growth. Emerson College is committed to the principle that each religious tradition is a vital and valued part of our community, and we celebrate and nurture religious and spiritual diversity.

• Advanced academic training (e.g. master’s in divinity or related field); a deep faith commitment, which is reflected in leadership within a faith community; experience working in the college environment or with college aged populations; experience with interfaith programming; excellent public speaking skills; excellent pastoral care and counseling skills; solid administrative skills, including capacities to effectively manage a budget supervise staff supervision, facilitate meetings, build a team and plan events.
• Knowledge of a broad base of faith-based traditions, beliefs, and practices, sufficient of faith-based traditions, beliefs, and practices, sufficient to support the diverse religious or spiritual needs of the campus.

• Advanced technical skills preferred. Working knowledge of Banner, Google docs, and standard office word programs.

• Experience working in the college environment or with college aged populations; experience with interfaith programming; excellent public speaking skills; excellent pastoral care and counseling skills; solid administrative skills, including capacities to effectively manage a budget supervise staff supervision, facilitate meetings, build a team and plan events.
• Knowledge of a broad base of faith-based traditions, beliefs, and practices, sufficient of faith-based traditions, beliefs, and practices, sufficient to support the diverse religious or spiritual needs of the campus.

Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

Non-Union

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Emerson College also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Information on Emerson College’s benefits package can be found here .

Salary Grade 18

Classification Code M4

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