College Chaplain

Posting Number : S000886

Position Title : College Chaplain

Department : Faith and Action

Division : Student Affairs

Supervisor Title : President

Status : Full Time Regular

Position Summary :

North Central College is posting this opportunity on behalf of The United Methodist Church and is pleased to announce a search for a College Chaplain .

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The chaplain will address the spiritual needs of a religiously diverse college community through distinctive, engaging, and relevant programs. The chaplain will advocate for and foster a community of compassion, understanding justice, and inclusion while building strong relationships with The United Methodist Church and other faith-based institutions. This role emphasizes welcoming and celebrating people of all faiths, beliefs, and serving as a pastoral resource for the entire campus community.

This role is key to supporting the spiritual development of students and embodies the college’s commitment to interfaith leadership, ethics, and justice. The chaplain will promote communal worship and practicing spiritual discipline while building strong relationships with local religious organizations, especially The United Methodist Church in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Conferences.

The chaplain will serve the entire college community, providing advocacy, care, guidance, and support to those in need. With empathy and insight, the chaplain will help foster unity, voice campus concerns, and promote core values. This role also involves encouraging spiritual growth, service, and outreach, while promoting interfaith and ecumenical collaboration. As an advisor, the chaplain will work with a team to develop impactful programs, student organizations, and projects that support students in exploring and expressing their faith as part of their identity and educational experience.

Description of Key Responsibilities :

• Promote care, justice, and ethical leadership, aligning with The United Methodist Social Principles and the College Community’s Core Values.
• Coordinate worship services and provide spiritual outreach responses for local and national events and crises that impact the North Central community.
• Cultivate a community of inclusiveness, understanding, and collaboration particularly for underrepresented and underserved populations. Foster the free expression of faith.
• Establish community engagement opportunities to bring community stakeholders together including but not limited to planning and participating in key events such as Baccalaureate, Commencement, and other cultural celebrations.
• Strengthen ties between the college and The United Methodist Church, attending Annual Conference events, and Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry meetings.
• Accept preaching invitations from United Methodist congregations in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin.
• Provide individual care and spiritual guidance for students and community members, offering referrals to relevant campus resources as needed including Dyson Wellness Center, and campus community organizations.
• Develop interfaith programs that foster collaboration among students, staff, and the broader community.
• Collaborate with the Center for Social Impact on service and outreach initiatives to strengthen relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Distinguishing Characteristics :

As chaplain and advisor, this individual will build strong relational connections with students, staff, faculty, and local faith communities to support the spiritual development of the community. The chaplain must interact with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, often in sensitive or emotional situations, while maintaining empathy, compassion, professionalism, and respect for privacy.

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Employment Conditions :

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

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EEO Statement :

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date : 03 / 17 / 2025

Open Until Filled :

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Additional Information :

Employed through the United Methodist Church, with direct supervision from the Office of the College President at North Central College for a ten-month basis with a standard work week of 40 hours (2,080 hours annually) or as identified in the most recent revisions of the Personnel Policy Guide or as determined by immediate supervisor.

For further information, contact Monica Reid, with the United Methodist Church, at 615-369-2313.