Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life

Hamline University•Saint Paul, IN

About The Position

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. JOB SUMMARY The Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life, under the direction of the University Chaplain & Director of the Wesley Center Department, nurtures the whole lives of Muslim students, serves as a co-advisor for Multi-Faith Alliance (MFA), as well as educates and supports all students, staff and faculty. The Associate Chaplain works on a team with the Office of the University Chaplain (OUC) staff. The OUC is tasked with fostering an inclusive interfaith community on campus.

Requirements

Effective and compassionate communicator of Muslim life.
Organized and collaborative team member.
Experience in supporting students in crisis.
Intercultural and interfaith communication skills.
Social media networking skills.
Knowledge and understanding of the student experience, higher education and mentoring.
Strong team building, leadership and coaching skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others.
Be familiar and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and exercise best practices regarding the maintenance of confidential student information.
Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience with multicultural competencies and experience in diversity integration.
Regular use of Google and Google Apps Suite.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education Credit
Three (3) years programming with undergraduate students, teaching, and professional connection with a local mosque
One (1) year professional experience supporting students in crisis.
Availability for occasional nights and weekend work required.

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate work.
Five (5) years congregational leadership experience.
Five (5) years experience working within higher education.
Experience with international travel in the Middle East, and or other countries.
Credentialed as a spiritual leader who is able to serve as a Confidential Resource according to Title IX.

Responsibilities

Student Leadership and Support Provide spiritual support and care for students, while referring them to Counseling and Health Services when needed.
Mentor, teach, and support Muslim students exploring a religious vocation and/or graduate studies.
Facilitate and foster student connections with the local Muslim community for learning and civic engagement opportunities as well as for services and holy days.
Program Leadership: Multi-Faith Alliance (MFA) Co-advise the Multi-Faith Alliance (MFA) SALD student organization.
Provide mentorship and guidance to the Student Leads of this organization and mentorship for the MFA Scholars Mentor the MFA, Muslim Student Association (MSA) Student Lead and MSA Board in planning Muslim celebrations, events and programs.
Program Leadership: McVay Youth Partnership Serve as Professional Staff Support under the oversight and in collaboration with the Coordinator of the McVay Youth Partnership.
Help mentor McVay Student Staff and the youth who are members of the program In collaboration with the Coordinator and the Wesley Center Program Assistant develop programming and initiatives strengthening ties between McVay, the Hamline Food For Thought Pantry, and the community.
Campus Spiritual Leadership Offer blessings, invocations and benedictions as invited for public events and meals.
Serve as a religious resource to the Hamline campus to develop interfaith literacy and cooperation.
Support Muslim staff and faculty.
Serve as a resource on Islam when invited by faculty to teach a session in classes.
Share in memorial services for students, faculty, and staff, when a campus-wide memorial is planned.
Serve as a resource for incidents involving offensive speech or symbols in the residence halls and on campus.
As a staff member of the OUC, contribute to religious responses to university, local and global crises.
Wesley Center Department staff and programs Attend Wesley Center Department staff meetings and staff retreats.
Participate in the development, assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes.
Work with HU Marketing and Communications in the publicity of Muslim programs.
Student Affairs and Campus Responsibilities Participate in Student Affairs general meetings.
Help plan and participate in end of year events such as Graduation, Honors Day, and the Wesley Center Department End of Year Awards Ceremony and Celebration.
Collaborate as part of the OUC Staff team in the planning of the Multi-Faith Baccalaureate ceremony, Holy Days calendar, Homecoming events, MFA programming, and MSA programming.
Provide emergency coverage for students in crisis as requested by the Dean of Students Office when the University Chaplain is on vacation or out of town.
Additional Responsibilities Assist the University Chaplain Represent Hamline University in the larger interfaith community.
Perform other duties as requested.