Muslim Program Assistant
- Employer
- St. Olaf College
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 5, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Multicultural Affairs
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Muslim Program Assistant
Description
St. Olaf College Job Description
Position Title: Muslim Program Assistant
Department: College Ministry
Reports To: Senior College Pastor
Classification: Non-Exempt FTE: 0.40 Date: November 2024
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide program leadership and support for St. Olaf students, particularly for those who identify as Muslim
- Plan and help to lead Muslim holiday, religious, educational, and cultural events, working with the other members of the College Ministry team, the Muslim Student Association (MSA), and other St. Olaf staff, faculty, and students
- Advise the MSA and, as appropriate, other student religious groups, helping them plan for events, programs, or worship
- Assist in the coordination of learning opportunities for students, such as Quran study and book groups
- Collaborate with colleagues in other offices to help meet the residential and co-curricular needs of students who identify as Muslim
- 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
- Serve as a member of the multi-religious College Ministry team
- Promote community engagement with questions of faith and value
- Collaborate with other units of the college to foster student development and well-being
- Participate in or lead community events as requested
- Collaborate as needed in planning special services (i.e. convocations, memorial services)
- Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community
- Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field (and/or in progress)
- Experience: 2+ years of experience working with first-generation, low-income students and/or underrepresented college students or a combination of work experience with similar populations in high school or college programs-.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Personal background similar to that of students to be served.
Experience working in a federal TRIO program.
Experience working with student services, advising, teaching, graduate school application assistance, and/or program planning and program/project management in an academic context.
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, St. Olaf College 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 CDC guidance.
For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068
For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356
Nondiscrimination Policy St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.
Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.
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One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power. Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.
A St. Olaf education embraces the entire undergraduate experience. Students learn not only in the classroom, but also in residence halls, rehearsal rooms, practice fields, worship services, student employment, and community organizations. These diverse learning opportunities work together to help students achieve a comprehensive set of college-wide learning goals.
At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community.
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