Assistant Director for Interfaith Ministry

About the role

The Asst Director for Interfaith Ministry and Chaplain for Jewish Life serves within DePaul's Division of Mission and Ministry (DMM), specifically within the department of Interfaith Ministry. The Asst Director will support the religious and spiritual life of DePaul's Jewish community and the DePaul community at large.

Responsibilities

• Jewish Life Ministry - As the DePaul Chaplain for Jewish Life, provides leadership of all facets of Jewish Life Ministry at DePaul: Supervise and mentor student leaders; develop learning and formation opportunities, provide spiritual/pastoral support, initiate community building, and foster/support learning opportunities rooted in the Jewish wisdom and spiritual tradition for students, faculty, and staff; oversee event logistics and promotion; provide leadership in coordinating/facilitating Jewish prayer and worship services (particularly around Jewish holidays/celebrations); mentor students around leading Jewish prayers, programs, service, and events; coordinate/collaborate regularly and effectively with external partners around their events in support of the DePaul Jewish community; provide leadership in planning at least one annual Unity Shabbat among/for DePaul's Jewish partner organizations; ensure external Jewish partners are properly vetted, supported, and adhere to university policies/procedures.
• Leadership Interfaith Ministry/Religious Pluralism Initiatives - Serves a key leadership role in cultivating a vibrant religious pluralism at DePaul in collaboration with DMM colleagues. Leads student interfaith initiatives such as Interfaith Scholars, dialogue programs, interfaith immersion experiences, etc. Assists in developing annual curriculum and religious pluralism and dialogue calendar; takes lead in guiding students in planning and implementing religious pluralism events and programs. Actively maintains attention to the personal and professional learning and skills needed to lead and facilitate this work.
• Contributes to Mission and Ministry Divisional Goals - As with all DMM staff, this role involves participating in regular divisional and DMM-area meetings and divisional strategic planning sessions as well as staffing DMM institution-wide signature events as appropriate (orientation, Vincentian heritage events, BUILD program interfaith education training for faculty and staff). Participates as a contributing team member and mission leader on cross-functional divisional and university committees and task groups as assigned, offering thoughtful Vincentian and Jewish religious/ethical/wisdom insights where applicable. These duties may include but not be limited to leading a service immersion trip, facilitating Vincentian Heritage Tours, and assisting in the implementation of large scale Divisional events or university committees.

Requirements

• Master's degree required. (Preferred: Jewish studies, religious studies, Rabbinical studies, Pluralistic Jewish studies)
• Requires at least two years of professional experience in Jewish chaplaincy. Work with young adults in education setting (preferred).
• Requires an articulate and practical understanding of and commitment to a pluralistic Jewish theology.
• Requires one year of professional experience working within pluralistic Jewish community.
• Requires at least one year of experience in developing and leading/guiding Jewish ritual and/or worship.
• Requires at least one year of experience, study, or work within an interreligious discipline or setting.
• Training or experience in interfaith dialogue preferred.
• Requires public/professional speaking experience.
• Clinical Pastoral Experience (preferred / openness to pursuing at least one quarter of CPE as professional development)
• Training/certification in interfaith/interreligious leadership, dialogue, community-building, and/or facilitation.
• Somewhat formal education in Jewish theology, spirituality, and ethics.
• Articulate understanding of fundamental theological beliefs and practices of pluralistic Jewish traditions.
• Leadership of public prayer, ritual, and worship (particularly related to Jewish and interreligious traditions).
• Encourages and fosters religious pluralism among interreligious groups and within various faith traditions.
• Encourages leadership of students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation through theological reflections based on spiritual, religious, and/or ethical values.
• Fosters connections between spirituality and social action.
• Communicates effectively on the integration of faith and justice, encouraging and leading students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation.
• Listens attentively, provides pastoral care and guidance, and responds pastorally, particularly around the specific needs and issues of young adults and in moments of crisis.
• Excellent leadership, professionalism, administration, communication, organization, networking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability as a writer around pastoral/spiritual issues for public consumption highly preferred.
• Some adaptability in work hours expected due to needs of student community and job duties. Will include some evening and weekend work, as well as some short-term travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• At least two years of professional experience in Jewish chaplaincy.
• Practical understanding of and commitment to a pluralistic Jewish theology.
• One year of professional experience working within pluralistic Jewish community.
• One year of experience in developing and leading/guiding Jewish ritual and/or worship.
• Experience in an interreligious discipline or setting.
• Training or experience in interfaith dialogue.
• Public/professional speaking experience.
• Clinical Pastoral Experience (preferred / openness to pursuing at least one quarter of CPE as professional development).
• Training/certification in interfaith/interreligious leadership, dialogue, community-building, and/or facilitation.
• Somewhat formal education in Jewish theology, spirituality, and ethics.
• Understanding of fundamental theological beliefs and practices of pluralistic Jewish traditions.
• Leadership of public prayer, ritual, and worship (particularly related to Jewish and interreligious traditions).
• Encouragement of religious pluralism among interreligious groups and within various faith traditions.
• Encouragement of leadership of students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation through theological reflections based on spiritual, religious, and/or ethical values.
• Fostering connections between spirituality and social action.
• Effective communication on the integration of faith and justice, encouraging and leading students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation.
• Attentive listening, provision of pastoral care and guidance, and response in moments of crisis.
• Strong leadership, professionalism, administration, communication, organization, networking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability as a writer around pastoral/spiritual issues for public consumption.
• Adaptability in work hours expected due to needs of student community and job duties. Some evening and weekend work, as well as some short-term travel.

Skills

• Master's degree required.
• At least two years of professional experience in Jewish chaplaincy.
• Practical understanding of and commitment to a pluralistic Jewish theology.
• One year of professional experience working within pluralistic Jewish community.
• One year of experience in developing and leading/guiding Jewish ritual and/or worship.
• Experience in an interreligious discipline or setting.
• Training or experience in interfaith dialogue.
• Public/professional speaking experience.
• Clinical Pastoral Experience (preferred / openness to pursuing at least one quarter of CPE as professional development).
• Training/certification in interfaith/interreligious leadership, dialogue, community-building, and/or facilitation.
• Somewhat formal education in Jewish theology, spirituality, and ethics.
• Understanding of fundamental theological beliefs and practices of pluralistic Jewish traditions.
• Leadership of public prayer, ritual, and worship (particularly related to Jewish and interreligious traditions).
• Encouragement of religious pluralism among interreligious groups and within various faith traditions.
• Encouragement of leadership of students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation through theological reflections based on spiritual, religious, and/or ethical values.
• Fostering connections between spirituality and social action.
• Effective communication on the integration of faith and justice, encouraging and leading students in spiritual learning, exploration, and formation.
• Attentive listening, provision of pastoral care and guidance, and response in moments of crisis.
• Strong leadership, professionalism, administration, communication, organization, networking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability as a writer around pastoral/spiritual issues for public consumption.
• Adaptability in work hours expected due to needs of student community and job duties. Some evening and weekend work, as well as some short-term travel.

Benefits

Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%. Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $56,222 to $73,000. The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Schedule

Full-time benefits.