Director of Spiritual Life

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Culver Academies is seeking a Director of Spiritual Life to foster the spiritual and emotional well-being of its diverse community. This role reports to the Head of Schools and serves on the senior leadership team. The Director will develop and implement spiritual programs, provide pastoral care, and create a nurturing and inclusive environment for individuals of various spiritual backgrounds. Responsibilities include leading worship services, organizing religious education and interfaith activities, and offering spiritual guidance and counseling. Collaboration with other departments is key to integrating spirituality into academics, athletics, and student life. The position also focuses on promoting character cultivation, ethical leadership, and emotional wellness among students and staff.

Requirements

• A degree in theology, religious studies, counseling, or a related field and ordination in good standing in a recognized religious denomination
• Deep appreciation of and respect for diverse spiritual and religious traditions
• Particular care and affection for supporting the spiritual development of teenagers
• Experience providing pastoral care and spiritual leadership within a diverse community, ideally within an educational setting
• Personal and professional commitment to fostering an inclusive community and the requisite skillfulness to facilitate critical conversations in the design of inclusive programs
• Experiencing developing and managing people, programs, and budget
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity across a wide range of audiences
• Motivated, energetic, and collaborative colleague, who takes joy in team success
• Commitment to hard work and creative problem solving while demonstrating humility and a commitment to personal growth and learning from and with one’s colleagues
• A style grounded in principles and relationships and a spiritual practice of one’s own
• Exceptional personal character demonstrated through personal responsibility, honor, and service
• Open-minded, respectful, and appreciative of differences
• Models Culver’s timeless values: Community (puts others before self), Integrity (possesses the courage to do what is right), and Legacy (exhibits a desire to be part of something larger than oneself)

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to cultivate character and integrate spirituality into all aspects of community life
• Developing and implementing comprehensive spiritual programs that cater to the diverse spiritual needs of the community
• Providing pastoral care, counseling, and support to students, staff, and families, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment and offering guidance on matters of faith, spirituality, and ethical decision-making
• Leading worship services and organizing religious education and interfaith activities, including responsibility for ecumenical worship and official ceremonies of the school
• Maintaining a visible and approachable presence within the school and summer camp community
• Promoting personal growth, ethical leadership, and emotional wellness through various initiatives and programs
• Planning and coordinating special events, retreats, and community service projects that enhance spiritual life
• Overseeing the Memorial Chapel budget, programming, and staffing, which includes the Assistant Director of Spiritual Life/Protestant Youth Minister, a Roman Catholic Youth Minister, an Administrative Assistant, and additional spiritual life support resourced through independent contracts and volunteers
• Leading the spiritual life team in all aspects of goal setting and performance; coaching staff and providing feedback for continuous growth and achievement of goals
• Participating in various clubs and activities, performing student supervisory duties, and engaging in other such duties as assigned in addition to regular job duties in support of the Culver community

Benefits

• Medical insurance (Health Savings Account available)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications
• Life Insurance
• 403b retirement account with a very generous company match
• On-site Fitness Center
• 10 paid holidays
• 200 hours of paid vacation time
• Professional development opportunities
• FREE meals in the dining hall
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services
• Discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop
• Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities for eligible children attending both schools and camps

What This Job Offers

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