College Chaplain Muslim Community

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