Director of jewish life and university chaplain | Orange, CA

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Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Job Description Summary: The Director of Jewish Life is a member of the Fish Interfaith Center staff and reports to the Executive Director of the Fish Interfaith Center. This includes independent leadership of relevant

Holy day services for students on campus as needed and coordination with national Jewish campus ministry organizations on campus. Along with members of the Fish Interfaith Staff, the position serves the spiritual needs of the Chapman University campus.

The Director serves as the Fish Interfaith Center’s liaison with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education with regard to programming and other activities, and interacts on behalf of Chapman with the interfaith and Jewish communities in the surrounding community. The position provides spiritual care to meet the needs of Jewish students in particular, as well as all members of the Chapman University community. As a representative of Chapman

University, the individual filling this position promotes interfaith dialogue and understanding both on and off campus.

Responsibilities: Chaplaincy Leadership to Chapman University Provide counseling and spiritual support to Jewish students, staff, and faculty in particular, as well as all members of the Chapman University community in an open and inclusive manner. Promote interfaith and intra-faith dialogue and understanding both on and off campus Cooperate with Fish Interfaith Staff to coordinate vigils, memorials and celebrations for the community to respond to events in our community, nation or world Offer presentations and engage with colleges and departments to promote discussion and provide expertise on Judaism and areas of expertise Participate in campus diversity and inclusion efforts as a member of the Fish Interfaith Center staff Inclusion of students of diverse identities, for example, LGBTQ+ students or Jews of Color.

Jewish Administration and Leadership on Campus Support Jewish students on campus, and coordinate with the Jewish Student Organizations (Ex: Chapman Chabad, Chapman Hillel, etc. ) Independent leadership of Holy day and other services as needed Spiritual leadership to promote programming, guidance, internships and similar opportunities for Jewish students, faculty, and staff and organize programming as appropriate Collaborate with the coordination of special events and procure guest speakers or events as funding is available, coordinating with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Leatherby Libraries and other appropriate campus departments Support programs for retention and recruitment of Jewish students Liaison with on campus dining and food services to ensure current campus community members’ religious dietary practices are accommodated with appropriate Kosher and Kosher for Passover options at appropriate times Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) Demonstrated ability to independently facilitate Shabbat services Competence in program development, events management and sophisticated verbal and writing skills Self Direction Experience and/or knowledge of spiritual and emotional development of young adults Interfaith Competencies Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the value of diverse movements of Judaism, with the ability to mentor and guide the community members from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities Excellent communication and public speaking skills Ability to teach Torah Strong analytical skills to provide guidance and counseling to students, with ability to resolve conflict Ability to work with confidential information and provide tact and diplomacy Strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse individuals at all levels Strong organizational skills to coordinate and collaborate with staff members on campus special events Ability to learn and interpret the Fish Interfaith Center policies and protocols Desired Qualifications: Ph.

D. or equivalent terminal degree Practicum experience as a Rabbi at a congregation Fluent in English Experience in Higher Education Experience in Chaplaincy Knowledge of Chapman University Policies and Procedures Training in specialty area that serves young adults, such as mental health or spirituality Special Instructions to Applicants: Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.

chapman. edu/diversity. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate. Minimum Number of References: 3 Maximum Number of References: 4For more details: jobs-search.

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