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SalaryAssociate Chaplain for Jewish Life
Description
Position Title: Associate Chaplain for Jewish Life
Department: College Ministry
Reports To: Senior College Pastor
Classification: Non-Exempt
FTE: 0.40
Salary: $21,000 - $24,500
Essential Job Duties:
1. 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 Jewish
• Plan and help to lead Jewish holidays, religious, educational, and cultural events, working with the other members of the College Ministry team, the Jewish Student Organization (JSO), and other St. Olaf staff, faculty, and students
• Advise the JSO and, as appropriate, other student religious groups, helping them plan for events, programs, or worship
• Provide learning opportunities for students, such as Torah study and book groups
• Collaborate with colleagues in other offices to help meet the residential and co-curricular needs of students who identify as Jewish
• 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
2. Provide pastoral care
• Meet with students to discuss matters of college life, vocational discernment, and faith
• Foster relationships with students and build an inclusive community through participation in community events, student organizations, and student activities
3. 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)
4. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community
5. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
6. Perform other duties as assigned
Work Schedule:
Term: Late August - early June, excluding college breaks
Shift: 16 hours per week, schedule established with supervisor; includes occasional evening and weekend hours; travel up to 1% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities 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, http://wp.stolaf.edu/ 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/
A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/
A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483
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 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html.
St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.
For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068
For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356
Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
mcdowell@stolaf.edu
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