What are the responsibilities and job description for the Religious Life Program Assistant position at Bethune-Cookman University?

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title : Religious Life Program Assistant

Reporting Structure : Dean of the Chapel

Division : Student Affairs

Job Summary : Reporting to the Dean of the Chapel, the Religious Life Program Assistant (RLPA) works with all Office of Chaplaincy (OC) staff to assist in office operations and carry out all assigned administrative duties and responsibilities. The RLPA is a religious leader who provides spiritual encouragement to faculty, staff, and students by offering hospitality to all, building a foundation for flourishing religious communities, educating the University about religious diversity, and providing co-curricular experiences that complement and contextualize a faith-based education. The RLPA will work closely with OC staff to address and respond to the religious and spiritual needs of B-CU through pastoral care and programmatic support. This position requires multi-tasking projects and assignments in time-sensitive environments while maintaining a positive demeanor to promote teamwork and excellent customer service.

Duties / Responsibilities :

The RLPA is expected to perform the following tasks :

Provide assistance to support the development and implementation of weekly worship experiences.
Assist in maintaining programming in the Ann Taylor Green General Studies Building, especially Mother Mary's Market and the Professional Dress Closet. Supervision of student workers in this space
Provide OC guests with exceptional customer service
Assist with the development of opportunities and programs to encourage students' growth and awareness in their respective practice of faith
Recruit new students and encourage retention of members of Religious Life organizations
Develop and mentor student leaders and facilitate group activities for spiritual, social, and educational enrichment
Initiate and nurture relationships with members of the Religious Life Fellowship, supporting each person in their spiritual development
Develop and manage OC marketing plans
Meet with the Dean of the Chapel weekly and provide updates on Religious Life programming assignments
Maintain a working knowledge of religious life trends on college and university campuses
Assist with the development of programs to support local and global mission engagement
Perform routine clerical work : answer and respond to telephone calls; maintain records; operate office machines; sort and distribute mail; issue keys and identity cards; act as messenger; sort and shelve books; perform data entry; and other related tasks as required.
All other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Chapel

Required Skills / Abilities / Experience :

The RLPA must

Apply effective leadership, management, and negotiations to everyday challenges

Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to organize and mobilize team members

Have strong verbal, writing, proofing, and editing abilities

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Possess the ability to make decisions, analytical skills, and willingness to solve problems

Be willing to respect and honor the Core Values of Bethune-Cookman University

Be willing to develop working relationships with persons possessing shared, different, and opposing cultural and social beliefs

Demonstrate keen attention to detail

Be able to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously in time-sensitive environments

Be able to make decisions, analyze and implement conflict resolution strategies to solve challenges and serve clients

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education :

Bachelor's Degree and / or a minimum of five years of general administrative experience or equivalent combination of training and experience

3 years of previous relatable experience is preferred

Physical Requirements :

Working environment is a normal business office setting

Position will require the candidate to travel at the discretion of the Office of Chaplaincy

Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity

Must be mobile throughout the campus

Position will require some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of items no more than 50 lbs

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities and equal employment opportunity should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.

The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its' attempts to improve the operations of the university

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