Chaplain Campus Minister

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

CHAPLAIN

Position Number

8150193

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name

MINISTRY HSC

Location Code

MINISTRY HSC (03700F)

Is this split and / or fully grant funded?

Duties and Responsibilities

Along with the HSC Ministry team, the Chaplain develops and implements programming in the areas of spirituality, reflection, service, and community partnership. Activities include but are not limited to : 1) Designing and leading public moments of prayer and ritual, retreats, liturgy and worship, ecumenical and interfaith activities; 2) Facilitating reflection-on-experience in small and large groups, including in curricular settings and during service immersion experiences both locally and abroad, and 3) Providing expert pastoral presence and support for students, staff, and faculty in one-on-one and group settings. Additional specific program responsibilities include :

1) Management and development of the Chaplain Mentor Program.

a. Coordinate with the Stritch Department of Medical Education and the LUMC Spiritual Care and Education office to schedule and facilitate 170 students' annual shadowing experience with a hospital Chaplain.

b. Present at monthly orientation sessions and facilitate monthly reflection groups, ensuring learning outcomes are met.

c. Develop program assessment and pursue opportunities for research, publication, and / or other forms of program promotion.

d. Serve as liaison from HSC Ministry to Adjunct Faculty Chaplains.

2) Management and development of the Professional Role Development and Jesuit Values program.

a. Work with key Faculty, Program Directors, and Student Life Staff in HSC schools to introduce and lead reflective practice sessions relevant to students' formation in their chosen career, integrating elements of Ignatian Spirituality and Loyola's Mission.

b. Develop classroom sessions designed for inclusive engagement of diverse student groups that speak to their professional goals and development.

c. Cultivate relationships through active presence and engagement at key School events and gatherings.

3) Leadership or co-leadership role within the HSC Ministry team for community-building programming that includes :

a. Annual Heritage Dinners

b. Annual Interfaith meals

c. Annual new student retreat for medical students

d. Bi-monthly Cura group, which cultivates small group communities exploring spirituality, life, and faith.

4) Facilitation or support role for HSC Ministry programming that includes :

a. Annual Day of Service

b. Ignatian Service Immersion program, including student interviews, formation sessions, reflection opportunities, and accompaniment of student groups to an international or domestic location.

c. Liturgies and prayer services

5) Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and / or Work Experience

Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies, or other related degree, or

equivalent professional experience : 1-2 years of ministry work experience.

Qualifications

Required : Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies, or other related degree, or

equivalent professional experience; 1-2 years of ministry work experience.

Preferred : Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies; 3-5 years of ministry work

experience; advanced training in spiritual direction or accompaniment; conversational Spanish.

The Ideal Candidate :

• Is a person of deeply grounded faith nourished by personal and communal spiritual practice(s) who desires serving in a healthcare-related higher education setting.
• Shares in an understanding of the traditions of the Catholic Church, Ignatian Spirituality, and the charisms of Jesuit Education, as well as other non-Catholic traditions.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and relationship-building skills within a diverse community.
• Displays emotional and spiritual maturity and is able to engage in a ministry of hospitality and pastoral care through accompaniment of Students, Faculty, and Staff of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Demonstrates skill, comfort, and sensitivity to religious and cultural diversity, and works to develop anti-racist, multi-faith, and multicultural programming for participants of varying levels of knowledge around and comfort with diverse settings.
• Demonstrates experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and leads by example in commitment to those who have been historically underrepresented and underserved.
• Is willing to accompany Students, Faculty, and Staff for one to three weeks per year on service immersion experiences, domestically and / or internationally.
• Possesses vision and capacity for self-direction in assessing the intersection of community needs and available resources, is detail-oriented, and can carry a project from start to finish.
• Possesses an ability to make presentations to a variety of constituents, and adjusts presentation style and expectations according to audience.
• Can manage basic budgets and generate comprehensive and concise program reports.
• Shares in the mundane and nuanced administrative duties of a program-rich and vibrant office setting in which teamwork is essential.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses

N / A

Computer Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Zoom, Internet, and e-mail applications required.

Familiarity with MS SharePoint and Teams, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms are beneficial.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

01 / 13 / 2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

65,000 / ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

60,000 / ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate / professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Loyola does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military / veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please see the University's entire Nondiscrimination Policy contained in The Comprehensive Policy, available at https : / / www.luc.edu / equity / policyprocedure / universitynondiscriminationpolicy / .

Quick Link for Posting

https : / / www.careers.luc.edu / postings / 30674

Salary : $60,000