Associate Director, Belonging & Inclusion for Spiritual Life

Babson College • Wellesley, MA

11d • $64,877 - $84,807 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Belonging & Inclusion for Spiritual life plays a key role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus culture for undergraduate and graduate students, supporting the spiritual and religious needs and well-being of our diverse student body and intentionally promoting inclusion, religious pluralism, and equity. Specifically responsible for supervising a multi-faith team of chaplains and advising student-led faith groups; providing a courageous and contemplative space for discussion and reflection; and actively promoting holistic development and spiritual well-being. Student Experience Impact Statement: Helping students make meaning of their Babson experience. We do this by: • Developing the whole person and reflecting a process of “discovery” • Building resiliency and ability to overcome difficulty or shortcoming • Emphasizing diversity, inclusion, belonging and global perspective • Fostering good judgement and decision-making • Designing a fun and transformative experience Our team values respect, collaboration, transparency, and hard work. We recognize that we rely on trusting relationships to solve complex problems and achieve the greatest outcomes. We prioritize not only the growth and development of our student community, but also of our team members. We strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals can be their complete and authentic selves. We support each other in defining and accomplishing personal work/life balance. We infuse fun into our work whenever and wherever possible.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (Master of Divinity strongly preferred)
• At least 6-8 years of related experience; theologically and intellectually equipped and demonstrates leadership in a particular religious tradition.
• Ability to promote religious inclusivity and spiritual wellbeing strategically and intentionally
• Must have a deep understanding of the educational value of a diverse and inclusive community and experience conducting and organizing inter-religious services in a multicultural and multi-denominational higher education environment.
• Must have a deep commitment to engage collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and to respond effectively to their needs and concerns.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of program design, implementation strategies, and evaluation methods and ability to execute.
• Must have strong supervisory, administrative, leadership, diplomacy, and team management skills with the ability to engage others through a participative process, while serving as key decision maker.
• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
• Must have the willingness to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
• Demonstrated strengths in public speaking and presenting, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Supervise, and support a staff of part time multi-faith Chaplains who provide spiritual care and guidance to students of all faith traditions including those who do not identify with one faith tradition; lead weekly/bi-weekly chaplain meetings, hold one-on-one meetings, and team-building opportunities.
• Provide weekly Chaplain team update to Senior Director/College Chaplain.
• Advise faith-based student clubs, manage their annual recognition and religious inclusion and tolerance process, develop semester trainings that focus on but not are limited to identity intersectionality, leadership and influence, interfaith exchange, community building, and spiritual action to empower students towards social change and impact.
• Assist College Chaplain/Senior Director with designing framework and learning model for spiritual life; create new learning opportunities for students that focus on (but not limited to) identity development, spiritual formation, inter- religious intersections, pluralism and reflection.
• Build relationship with students, being a visible and accessible presence that students can reach out to and connect.
• Manage and coordinate religious and spiritual weekly program led by Chaplains and student groups (e.g., Chapel services, Jumuah, Shabbat, Mass, Aarti and Dinner, etc.) ensuring consistent execution and clear communication; lead and execute special campus events (e.g., Leap of Faith week and Faith Matters); coordinate, along with Chaplains, religious holidays celebrated on campus; and update annual religious academic calendar.
• Serve as a facilitator for the Office of Belonging & Inclusion for several campus events such as Orientation, Student Leadership Academy, and Inclusive Excellence Summit.
• Work with Babson Dining to support students in religious dining accommodations.
• In partnership with the Senior Director, develop, plan, and execute spiritual gatherings including but not limited to Care Table and Peace Circles.
• Coordinate Chaplain team campus schedule and availability to co-lead in campus offerings.
• Collaborate with a wide range of campus departments on various programmatic and policy initiatives, including Health and Wellness, Student Engagement, Housing and Dining Services, Multicultural Affairs, and Community Standards.
• Support community with team of Chaplains during campus crises when care is indicated.
• Develop partnerships for shared services with area colleges and other faith-based communities/organizations that can support faith-based traditions, services, and programs for our students both on and off campus.
• Work with the Senior Director to plan and coordinate Baccalaureate Ceremony; participate in Commencement if needed.
• Under the direction of the Senior Director, Belonging & Inclusion and in partnership with the Administrative Coordinator for Belonging & Inclusion, manage external chapel rental requests and meet required revenue generation as projected by the College.
• Plan and implement faith-based reflections and retreats as appropriate.
• Responsible for monthly or bi-weekly dashboards.
• Serve as a confidential resource for gender-based misconduct.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level