Associate Dean for Community Life

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Chicago Full time

About the Role

The Associate Dean for Community Life at the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel plays a vital role in supporting the strategic initiatives of the Chapel. This position requires a leader who can foster student leadership and participation in the established religious and spiritual communities that meet regularly in Rockefeller and Bond chapels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide spiritual care and resource referral to students in times of crisis, working closely with the Dean of Rockefeller Chapel and Spiritual Life staff.
  • Administer religious rites in an ecumenical Christian setting, while also leading multi-faith and secular rituals, including memorial services, vigils, and weddings.
  • Foster student participation and develop student leaders for the Sunday gathering and other public gatherings and ceremonies.
  • Cultivate a sense of student belonging through community building activities.
  • Support student, faculty, and staff vocational discernment and development.
  • Collaborate with Spiritual Life and other divisions and offices on campus in the development of multi-faith programming.

Requirements

  • Master of Divinity degree from an ATS accredited divinity school or equivalent.
  • PhD strongly preferred.
  • At least one completed unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
  • Endorsement (ordination or other authorization) by a recognized religious body.
  • Significant religious leadership experience in a university setting, central denominational office, congregational, or hospital setting.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Working Conditions

  • Climb stairs, make rounds, stand for extended periods of time, move frequently within and around buildings.
  • Occasional light lifting 10-50 lbs.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends at events and programs.
  • Capacity to work independently and carry out duties and projects without detailed instructions.


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