William C. Bennett Chaplain - Raleigh, United States - William Peace University

Description

Position Title:
William C


Bennett Chaplain Posting Number:

WPU University Information:

William Peace University is a nationally-ranked, award-winning institution located in one of the best cities in the United States in downtown Raleigh, NC.

WPU provides a culture that values diversity, fosters an energized team environment, builds on our strengths, promotes creativity and innovation, and encourages inclusiveness, respect, and open communication by leading with our actions.

Our mission is to prepare our students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to embrace the five core values, mission, and vision of William Peace University.

Join our team and see why William Peace University was voted one of the Triangle's Best Places to Work in 2017 Follow your passion and make an impact at WPU.

Department:

Student Life Purpose of Department:
To lead and holistically support the student population of William Peace University


Summary of Position:

The University Chaplain provides religious guidance to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, serves as a liaison between the University and community churches, and assists with the planning and execution of campus events.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide religious counseling to students, faculty, staff, and alumni as requested
• Host select chapel services for students, faculty, staff, and alumni
• Provides messages or invocations as scheduled including at alumni events
• Represent the University during family emergencies of students and employees
• Assist the Office of the President and Academic Affairs with Baccalaureate, Convocation, and holiday events
• Serve as the liaison between the University and community churches and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges & Universities (APCU)
• Effectively work with a diverse group of students, employees, families, community partners, visitors, and guests
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed in order to perform the duties of the position, including the ability to retain on the job learned skills and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of psychological, developmental, and spiritual needs of a college population
• Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency and crisis situations with calmness, concern, appropriate care, empathy, and compassion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to stand, sit, speak, walk, and hear
• Must exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, use a computer keyboard
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Visual ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is mostly performed indoors, frequently in an office environment, with varying temperatures. Some university events may be held outdoors. The noise level is moderate. The role may require nights or weekends for University events or to respond to events and issues.


Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary or theological institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chaplain experience serving in a higher education setting

Hours per week:
Part Time Job Posting Date: 04/10/2024

Priority Deadline: 04/28/2024 Priority Deadline Information:

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.