Director of the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life

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Title Director of the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life Posting Number S00911JP Department Inclusion and Diversity in Student Affairs Job Summary
Director of the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Bowdoin College:

Bowdoin College is seeking a new Director of the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. The Center provides pastoral care to students navigating life’s biggest questions whether religious in nature or related to purpose, belonging, and meaning-making. The Director must possess the capacity and enthusiasm to work intentionally with students from a wide variety of global religious backgrounds. In addition to supporting student programming, building community on campus, and providing spiritual counsel, the Director will be responsible for delivering invocations at college-wide events such as commencement and convocation ceremonies, trustee meetings, among others. The Director’s role does not represent anyone’s religious tradition, instead works as a resource to connect students with local clergy, religious communities, and student club advisors. This position supervises the part-time College Rabbi, and functions as the main point of contact for club advisors. The Director also serves as a general resource to other campus partners and departments in regards to questions of religious accommodations and the practice of religion on campus.

As a member of the Inclusion and Diversity in Students Affairs team at the College, the Director will collaborate frequently with campus partners, most closely the Center for Multicultural Life, Student Activities, and the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center on creative programming, workshops, education programs, and community-building events to ensure students of all backgrounds and identities feel seen, valued, and celebrated year-round. Given this, it is essential that this person demonstrates an intentional commitment to issues of social justice alongside knowledge of major religious traditions, holidays, and practices. The director serves as a confidential resource on campus and will handle private and confidential information on a regular basis. General knowledge of trauma-informed approach is a plus. Education/Skills Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree required, a Master’s degree in Divinity, Counseling or a related field preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently and as a part of a team; must be collaborative, well organized, solution-oriented, and exercise sound judgment; must possess excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; and must enjoy working with students, faculty, staff, and community-based religious leaders. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Applicants must possess experience with interfaith education and advocacy, coalition building and/or working with multi-faith populations, and knowledge of multiple religious traditions other than his/her own.

Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse student body in culturally competent ways, combined with a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Standard Work Days and Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Evening and weekend work is frequently required when the College is in session.

This is an academic year, 11-month, benefits eligible position. About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Shift First Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 0.92 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Salaried Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No Posting Date 01/31/2022 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. Supplemental Questions

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1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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