Description

The Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director provides support and guidance for the Dartmouth College Muslim student community and serves as a full team member of the Tucker Center staff in promoting understanding, diversity, and community. This role provides broad support to the Chaplain and Director for serving the full Tucker student community, and supporting the overall administrative, fiscal and operational objectives.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree with specific training in Muslim student advising and other world faith traditions.
• At least three years of experience working with diverse Muslim college age students.
• Demonstrated support of diverse religious, ethnic, racial, gender, sexuality, socio-economic and cultural perspectives and practices.
• Experience in a higher education environment and student programming or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with caring, open-minded community-building and constructive, understanding issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related field, basic unit in CPE (Continuing Pastoral Education), chaplaincy training, or equivalent.
• Arabic literacy.
• History of working within an interfaith organization.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-3015

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Nancy Vogele, Chaplain and Director of the William Jewett Tucker Center

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Flexible schedule could be considered.

Key Accountabilities

Description

Support Al-Nur in their programming initiatives, leadership development, educational outreach, and community life.

Percentage Of Time

35%

Description

Coordinate services and speakers with Al-Nur Muslim Student Association leaders for weekly Jumma'ah and provide support for the observance/celebration of Muslim holy days.

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

In cooperation with Tucker staff, lead interfaith dialogue and foster identity and cultural exchange among students.

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

Serve as a resource on matters of Islam, religious diversity, and interfaith dialogue for the broader campus community.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Provide pastoral care and counselling for all students, with a focus on the Muslim campus community.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Under direction of the Tucker Director/Chaplain, provide leadership roles for various campus functions such as orientations and celebrations as well as serve on committees that advance Tucker's mission.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Build new programming in collaboration with other Student Affairs staff and other campus partners, students, faculty, and guest scholars/speakers/artists.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned.