Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life

Job Description

St. Olaf College Job Description

Position Title : Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life

Department : College Ministry

Reports To : Senior College Pastor

Classification : Exempt FTE : 0.40

Essential Job Duties :

• Serve as a member of the multi-faith College Ministry team, providing worship opportunities, spiritual care, religious education, and program support for St. Olaf students, particularly for those who identify as Muslim
• Plan and help to lead Muslim holiday, religious, educational, and cultural events, working with the other members of the College Ministry team, the Muslim Student Association (MSA), and other St. Olaf staff, faculty, and students
• Advise the MSA and, as appropriate, other student religious groups, helping them plan for events, programs, or worship
• Provide learning opportunities for students, such as Quran study and book groups
• Collaborate with colleagues in other offices to help meet the residential and co-curricular needs of students who identify as Muslim
• Support the development of, and participate in, programming designed to foster inter-religious education and engagement
• Contribute to the team's support of student religious organizations from all faith traditions
• Provide pastoral care
• Meet with students to discuss matters of college life, vocational discernment and faith
• Foster relationships with students and build inclusive community through participation in community events, student organizations and student activities
• Serve as chaplain to the college community
• Promote community engagement with questions of faith and value
• Collaborate with other units of the college to foster student development and well-being
• Participate as a spiritual leader in community events as requested, including alumni and parent events
• Collaborate as needed in planning special services (i.e. convocations, memorial services)
• Other Duties
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule :

Term : August - May, with occasional hours for program development activities in June and July

Shift : 832 hours total to be worked; averaging 18 hours per week, hours to be worked primarily between Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., schedule established with supervisor; includes periodic evening and weekend hours; travel up to 5% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities and and metro area), for professional development or student activities Flexible work arrangements can be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Master's degree in a relevant field at the time of application or anticipated for completion by the end of the first year of appointment; significant professional experience in a relevant field, or other relevant educational credentials, may modify the degree requirements; maintain a valid driver's license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record

Experience : 2 years of experience in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Evidence of educational experiences relevant to chaplaincy, such as graduate coursework, clinical pastoral education, or certification

Experience : 2 years of experience in a relevant field beyond an internship or graduate assistantship position(s); experience working with college students or other young adult populations

Prerequisites :

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and / or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and / or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.

Disclaimer :

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.

About Us

Who We Are :

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / hr / benefits /

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / hr / flexible-work-policy /

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An overview of Northfield : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / admissions / visit / northfield /

An overview of the Twin Cities : https : / / wp.stolaf.edu / admissions / visit / twincities /

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

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St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.

Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.