College Chaplain Muslim Community - New London, United States - Connecticut College

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title College Chaplain Muslim Community

Department Chaplaincy/Rel. & Spir. Life -Group

Pay Type Non Exempt

Appointment Type (A) Temporary Part-Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Number of weeks Other (Benefits Ineligible)

other - # of weeks 16

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

Provide leadership and spiritual support to the Muslim Community at Connecticut College and support the efforts of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Programs to create opportunities for spiritual and religious exploration for students and the larger community. This position is a term appointment ending May 2024 with the possibility of renewal in the fall.

General Duties and Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with College Chaplains to support religious and spiritual programs for students and the larger community and participate in Multi-Faith Events.

+ Provide the college community with pastoral care in times of death, loss, or other crisis situations.

+ Maintain weekly office hours for 1:1 with students.

+ Attend regular ORSP staff meetings.

+ Advise the Muslim Student Association.

+ Coordinate accommodations for Muslim students around religious holidays.

+ Work with ORSP and students to plan meals after sunset during Ramadan and to help student observe other Muslim holidays

+ Facilitate weekly Juma prayer

+ Potential opportunity to teach related coursework in Arabic Language or Islamic Studies

Education and Skills

+ Requires Bachelors degree in a related field and 4 5 years experience including proven ability to work with young adults

+ Excellent oral and written communications and active listening skills; ability to communicate within a diverse community

+ Ability to engage constituencies in discourse

+ Ability to foster and build a community that supports inclusion of differences

+ Understanding of faith traditions and interfaith work

+ Strong administrative skills

+ Excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities and keep to deadlines

+ High integrity needed to handle confidential information

+ Travel as required to fill the obligations of the position

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Driving Required No

Salary Range $31.22

Covid Vaccine Information

Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID -19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID -19 boosters

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/01/2024

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * What is the highest level of education attained?

+ GED

+ High School Diploma

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ PHD

+ * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

+ 0-1

+ 1-3

+ 3-5

+ 5-7

+ 7+

+ * Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

+ Yes

+ No