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The Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life and Advisor for Muslim Life will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Lifes multifaith team to guide, nurture, and enhance spiritual life at the University. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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JOB PURPOSEThe Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life and Advisor for Muslim Life will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Lifes multifaith team to guide, nurture, and enhance spiritual life at the University. Reporting to the Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life, the Associate Dean will advise Stanfords ethnically and culturally diverse Muslim population, working alongside and with students to support a vibrant community on campus. The Associate Dean will also engage the broader University community, providing opportunities to facilitate religious practice and coordinate religious accommodations, foster multifaith engagement across differences, and promote spiritual wellness in line with the departmental values. This is a 10-month academic year position.CORE DUTIES• Articulate and reflect the values of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life across campus.
• Serve as a religious leader and advisor with and for Muslim students, including the Muslim Student Union.
• Provide vision and ensure leadership for Jumuah prayers and Halaqa study on campus, along with other small group gatherings based on student interest.
• Hold regular office hours to support, mentor, guide, and counsel students.
• Ensure all students can observe practices without undue burden. This position will ensure best-practices for supporting students religious needs and fostering a sense of community and belonging.
• Design, direct, and facilitate engaging multifaith opportunities. This will include thoughtful facilitation of dialogue, meaningful framing of pressing issues of the day, and the ability to hold space for students to explore multiple identities.
• Provide thoughtful and compassionate spiritual care for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the university community.
• Console bereaved members of the community through attentive and sensitive spiritual care, including shaping meaningful services and providing a calm, non-anxious presence in times of tragedy.
• Others duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation & ExperienceA Masters degree in Muslim Chaplaincy, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies, or Divinity. Theology and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Specific experience nurturing Muslim religious life, developing and supporting student leadership, and fostering vibrant multifaith engagement strongly preferred. Candidates must have significant experience in higher education chaplaincy and interfaith team leadership. Clinical Pastoral Education is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Acute pastoral sensitivity and discretion.
• Ordination or professional religious training in a recognized faith community.
• Experience in a role of religious leadership.
• Thorough understanding and performance of ritual and ritual practices.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading public worship, including religious teaching, preaching, in moderation of discussions, and in intelligent presentations of religious, spiritual, and societal questions and challenges.
• Enthusiasm and capacity for working imaginatively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and religious traditions.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in counsel, support, and inspiration of young adults.
• Knowledge of multiple religious traditions.
• Ability to work independently, complete assignments, accomplish administrative tasks, and exercise sound judgment in determining priorities.
• Applicants from diverse religious communities and with experience working in and among historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally perform desk-based computer tasks, stand, walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, or pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely sort, file, paperwork, or parts, rarely twist, bend, stoop, or squat.WORKING CONDITIONS• May work evening and weekend hours.WORK STANDARDS• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety, communicates safety concerns, uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the Universitys Administrative Guide (<a href="http://adminguide.stanford.edu" rel="nofollow">http://adminguide.stanford.edu</a>).WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOUImagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:• Freedom to grow.
• We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course.
• Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture.
• We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you.
• Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun.
• Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources.
• Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more.The expected pay range for this position is $76,642 - $91,768 per annum. Salary range does not reflect actual base salary as the position may be eligible for a non-taxable housing allowance.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (<a href="http://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards" rel="nofollow">http://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards</a>) provides detailed information on Stanfords extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Program Operation: Implement program for Toddler Formation, Children’s Liturgy, Pre-K through 12th grade, Confirmation Preparation for Youth; support Youth Group Program; Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion, Rite of Christian Initiation of Children and Confirmation to include a Confirmation Retreat, and Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC). Encourage advanced catechetical development for catechists, volunteers, and interested participants to continue to develop their personal faith and abilities to facilitate, guide and lead others on their faith journeys by attending workshops and adult formation opportunities here at Travis Chapel (Catholic community) and within the Diocese of Sacramento.

Job Title: Catholic Religious Education CoordinatorLocation: Travis AFB, CADuties:<ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Goal Setting and Planning: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Meet regularly with the Catholic Priest and/or Catholic Pastoral Coordinator to review overall formation goals for programs listed above. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Meet as needed with the Catholic Chaplain/Priest and Catholic Pastoral Coordinator to plan specific goals for special activities, liturgies and celebrations. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Participate with the AMS in on-going formation as coordinator, as well as staying informed of changes, programs and policies regarding faith formation in general. This includes continuing education with AMS in order to keep catechist certification current.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Participation with the Diocese of Sacramento is required.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Organization:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Implement the policies set by the Catholic Chaplain/Priest. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Conduct timely registration of all program participants. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Schedule classes, meetings, special events, liturgies, etc. according to available facilities.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Together with the Catholic Pastoral Coordinator, organize and facilitate special liturgies </li><li style="margin-left:8px">and/or prayer services relevant to Religious Education curriculum and sacraments.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Meet with the Catholic Chaplain/Priest and Catholic Pastoral Coordinator monthly to </li><li style="margin-left:8px">coordinate calendar activities with the St. Michael master schedule.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Coordinate program events with chapel staff by completing and submitting facility request </li><li style="margin-left:8px">forms to Catholic Chaplain/Priest, or his designee, for signature. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Coordinate with the Social Committee for receptions related to Sacraments of Initiation (First </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Communion, Confirmation Celebrations) and First Confession.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Prepare appropriate training for catechists and aides within the Children’s Faith Formation Program throughout the year, on and off-site.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Support the Protestant Religious Education Coordinator for preparation and implementation of an annual chapel-wide Vacation Bible School.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Budgeting, Ordering: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Work within the Faith Formation budget to order necessary books and supplies for catechists and program participants in a timely manner, to include ordering curriculum for the upcoming year’s programs in the month of May. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Complete and submit Funds Request forms to the Catholic Chaplain/Priest, or his designee, for approval before submitting to the Account Manager. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Prepare budget for up-coming year to present to the budget committee as budget is prepared for a new fiscal year in the month of May. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Maintain inventory of materials on-hand to make accurate requests for additional materials each year. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Secure facilities and leaders for off-site retreats and outings/events using budget line items and fund requests in a timely manner. </li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Care of Volunteer Catechists: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Recruit volunteer catechists, facilitators, and aides as needed for implementation of overall Catholic Religious Education program. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Conduct or sponsor orientation and training workshops for all volunteers and program participants and families at the beginning of each new catechetical year. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Make available to catechists and all volunteers training for certification as catechists through AMS. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Encourage advanced catechetical development for catechists, volunteers, and interested participants to continue to develop their personal faith and abilities to facilitate, guide and lead others on their faith journeys by attending workshops and adult formation opportunities here at Travis Chapel (Catholic community) and within the Diocese of Sacramento. </li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Program Operation: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Implement program for Toddler Formation, Children’s Liturgy, Pre-K through 12th grade, Confirmation Preparation for Youth; support Youth Group Program; Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion, Rite of Christian Initiation of Children and Confirmation to include a Confirmation Retreat, and Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC).</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Prepare publicity needed for the program including, but not limited to: bulletin/pulpit and social media announcements, worship aids, program calendars, flyers, permission slips, etc. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Maintain accurate records of registration and attendance of all children’s faith formation programs and submit numbers to a designated staff member on a monthly basis. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Provide First Communion, Confirmation and RCIC sacramental record information to Catholic Pastoral Coordinator for submittal to AMS as necessary. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Ensure updated registration information is available to the Chapel staff on the shared drive. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Update online AMS records of individual student progress in designated RE curriculum.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Meetings: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Attend chapel staff and team meetings as required by the wing chaplain, Senior Faith meetings, and off-sites.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Attend Parish Advisory Council meetings. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Attendance of quarterly Diocese of Sacramento cluster meetings is encouraged. </li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator must be certified by the AMS upon applying for this position. </li></ul> Education & Qualifications:<ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Must have 6 years’ experience in Catholic Faith Formation programs as a catechist or program volunteer, with at least 3 of these years serving as the Faith Formation Coordinator in a military chapel. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Must have 1 year of experience as director. Experience must be included on applicants’ resume.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Also, must have and provide proof of AMS Catechist certification upon submission of application materials for this position. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Shall work well with others and respect individual growth, differences, and cultures – regardless of race, creed, education, age, religious beliefs, or color. Further be able to communicate openly with others – even when conflicts arise. </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Shall be knowledgeable about the practices and teachings of the Catholic faith and express the importance of building an informed Catholic community. </li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

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