Senior Associate Dean for Religious Life and Minister of Memorial Church

Senior Associate Dean for Religious Life and Minister of Memorial Church

Stanford University

Job Number: 87031

JOB PURPOSE:



The Senior Associate Dean for Religious Life and Minister of Memorial Church will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious Life's multifaith team to guide, nurture, and enhance spiritual life at the University. Reporting to the Dean for Religious Life, this position is responsible for stewarding and leading religious services and events at Memorial Church. The Senior Associate Dean for Religious Life and Minister of Memorial Church will also serve the broader University providing opportunities to facilitate religious practice, foster communities of belonging and engagement across difference, and promote spiritual wellness in line with our departmental values.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Articulate and reflect the values of the Office for Religious Life across campus.
• Administer the word, order, and sacrament for Memorial Church University Public Worship, as well as facilitate welcoming and inclusive observances of holy days, multifaith rituals, University commemorations, and vigils in the wake of crisis.
• Design and lead a wide range of range of engaging and diverse programs at Memorial Church in collaboration with ORL staff.
• Provide opportunities for religious access and spiritual care to underserved and underrepresented communities on campus, working in close collaboration with colleagues in Student Affairs. This includes engaging and caring for students who have felt alienated or marginalized in religious spaces.
• Provide thoughtful and compassionate spiritual care for students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the university community.
• Console bereaved members of the community through attentive and sensitive spiritual care, including shaping meaningful services, providing a calm, non-anxious presence in times of tragedy.
• Mentor chaplain interns and provide supervision and counsel for those working in partnership with ORL.
• Serve on University committees at the request of the Dean to support the work of the broader campus community.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:



Education & Experience:



Master of Divinity (M.Div) and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Master of Divinity (M.Div), ordination in a recognized faith community with the ability to preside over Christian communion, and seven to ten years of relevant experience including specific experience designing and leading congregational worship and weekly preaching. Candidates must have significant experience in higher education chaplaincy and interfaith team leadership. Clinical Pastoral Education is preferred.

Applicants from diverse religious communities and with experience working in and among historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Certifications and Licenses:

Ordination

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally perform desk-based computer tasks, stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work evening and weekend hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

How to Apply



We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4707
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: M
• Department URL: http://religiouslife.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 87031

Job:

Location: Office for Religious Life, Stanford, California, United States
Schedule:
Classification Level:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.




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