Campus Chaplain

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Campus Chaplain provides religious, spiritual, and pastoral support to students, faculty, and staff at the Daytona Beach campus, in alignment with the university’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and the Division of Student Affairs. As part of the Center for Faith and Spirituality, the Chaplain collaborates with students, student organizations, faculty, and staff to foster spiritual growth, ethical behavior, religious diversity, and respect for different faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, and worldviews. The Chaplain provides guidance during personal, emotional, and spiritual challenges and promotes holistic well-being across the university community.

The role provides confidential spiritual care and support, including assistance during crises, grief, life challenges, and major transitions. The Chaplain supports campus ministry and student leadership, advises faith-based organizations and campus partners, oversees the Harry and Ada Lamon Servant Leadership program, and participates in university events. The Chaplain also serves as a liaison with hospitalized students and families, families of deceased students, local religious communities, and other ERAU campuses as needed. The position collaborates across the university to foster an equitable and inclusive campus climate and serves as essential personnel during campus crises when designated by the Dean of Students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
• Ordination, certification, or similar recognition from a faith-based organization.
• Three to five years of experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, or a related role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide confidential counseling, spiritual care, and support to individuals from diverse faith backgrounds.
• Experience organizing and leading religious services, retreats, and events.
• Ability to work effectively in a secular academic environment while respecting all faith traditions.
• Compassionate, empathetic, approachable, and able to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and during campus emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a university or educational setting.
• Experience providing spiritual care in diverse and multicultural environments.
• Understanding of student development and the challenges faced by college students.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential spiritual care, guidance, and support to campus community members, with priority focus on students’ personal, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Offer guidance during personal crises, grief, life challenges, and major life transitions.
• Provide spiritual care and emotional support in response to campus crises or traumatic events, including debriefing sessions and support groups when needed.
• Serve as a member of the campus Collaborative Approach to Resources & Engagement (CARE) Team.
• Serve as a resource, presenter, or participant for student groups and campus departments planning programs with spiritual, faith, or interfaith elements.
• Coordinate with the Director of the Center for Faith and Spirituality to guide and support faith-based student organizations and their campus partners.
• Oversee the Harry and Ada Lamon Servant Leadership program, covering leadership and spiritual growth topics for students.
• Participate in official university and campus events and render prayers as requested.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitalized students and their families, and with families of deceased students; provide funerals or memorial services as requested.
• Coordinate with the Director of the Center for Faith and Spirituality to serve as university liaison with spiritual and religious leaders and communities in the Daytona Beach area.
• Coordinate with the Worldwide and Prescott campuses as needed.
• Collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs, faculty, and staff to support students and foster a campus climate that is equitable and inclusive of spiritual difference.
• Represent the Division of Student Affairs on university-wide committees, task forces, and professional organizations.
• Support divisional events, projects, and special initiatives as needed.
• Serve as essential personnel in response to campus crises, as designated by the Dean of Students.

Benefits

• Up to 18 days of paid leave in the first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• 9 or more paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 100% tuition coverage for the employee for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for the employee’s spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Employer retirement contribution of 6% of base salary and a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Personal leave: 15 days for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year.

What This Job Offers

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