Coordinator of Unitarian Universalist

Coordinator of Unitarian Universalist Life Job Description Summary

Wellesley College is an exceptionally diverse place. The presence of chaplains, rooted in a variety of religious and spiritual traditions, supports this diverse population of students in navigating the joys and challenges of being part of an inclusive campus community. The Unitarian Universalist Life Coordinator strengthens and sustains the Unitarian Universalist community through weekly services, religious education, pastoral care and counseling, and the promotion of interfaith understanding, in collaboration with Heart space student leaders.

The Unitarian Universalist Life Coordinator will address the needs of a complex and diverse population of Unitarian Universalist students in a multicultural environment and enable this diversity to thrive. They must have the ability to connect theology to a contemporary context in a way that is authentic and accessible, in order to nourish students with a wide range of observances, practices, and identities.

Applicants must demonstrate an inclusive ideology, accepting of all cultural differences, embody radical acceptance, provide mentorship, and create a welcoming space for all students.

• Religious Services:
  In collaboration with Heart space student leaders, oversee and promote participation in weekly worship, cultivate student leadership, provide spiritual reflection and content.
• Pastoral Care:
  Provide spiritual care and personal guidance to students, and serve as a regular pastoral presence.
• Religious
  
  Education:
  
  In collaboration with Heart space student leaders, promote appreciation and understanding of Unitarian Universalism in the college community by hosting sacred text study, and religious literacy opportunities.
• Assess Programs:
  Assess programs in order to measure impact on the Wellesley student experience.

• Ability to relate to and mentor students
• Ability to program effectively and reliably
• Ability to collaborate within the ORSL department and across campus
• Ability to prioritize and multitask while providing a high level of service
• Ability to work on location on campus
• Ability to work weekends and evenings if need arises
• Ability to complete mid and end of year written assessments

• May be attained or in progress:
  Master of Divinity, Masters of Theological Studies, or other relevant master's degree or equivalent qualification in religious and spiritual life
• Active practitioner and content expert in the Unitarian Universalist tradition

• A familiarity with campus culture in higher education, preferably in positions related to religious and spiritual life and student affairs
• Experience with college age programming
• Experience in mentoring and providing spiritual care

• This position requires experience and education in pastoral care; exposure and understanding of the diversity of beliefs and practices within Unitarian Universalism as well as cultural competency
• Experience of and commitment to working in a multi-faith community
• Experience working in the UU community, particularly with young adults in teaching, mentorship, guidance, and advisory roles
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse group of people
• A successful record of planning and implementing programs

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer's sponsorship now or in the future.

The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) serves students of all faith traditions and philosophical worldviews. Students need not identify with any tradition to seek support. All who serve in a chaplaincy capacity on the ORSL team are confidential resources, meaning they do not share identifiable information without permission, unless sharing is required to address an imminent safety risk, or if a student is a minor.

ORSL team members support students through both acute crises and emerging life transitions. This office plays a significant role in the student experience at Wellesley College.

This is an intermittent, fixed-term role working up to 8 hours per week during the Academic Year (August to May). This position is not eligible for benefits. Salary:
The pay rate for this role is $25 an hour.

Wellesley's mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community-faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.

At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas - the best solutions - draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against…