Multifaith Chaplain-in-Residence

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Announcement Information

A ten-month position designed for a recent seminary graduate or its equivalent seeking an intensive practicum in higher education, helping to address the spiritual needs of students across all traditions at Oberlin College.

The Multifaith Chaplain-in-Residence (MCR) resides on campus and is supervised by the Multifaith Chaplain and Director of Sustained Dialogue. The MCR offers 1:1 pastoral care, small group support, and chaplaincy-related programming available to all students. The MCR works closely with the Sustained Dialogue Coordinator and the Dialogue Fellow to support and expand multi-faith and interfaith dialogue opportunities.

• Fosters a pluralistic community of students, faculty, and staff, providing educational opportunities in and across multiple faiths
• Provide pastoral/confidential care to students, faculty, and staff in concert with mentor and Multifaith Chaplain
• Facilitates multi-faith and interfaith dialogues utilizing proven methods in use at Oberlin College
• Markets opportunities in faith engagement through eNews, social media outlets, and campus communication tools to ensure awareness and access
• Assist in training facilitators for one-off and short-term multi-faith dialogues (intergroup and intragroup)
• Meet 1:1 with student participants in learning sessions to understand their dialogue experience on campus where belonging on campus remains a primary goal
• Assist with weekly Leftover gatherings (continuing education sessions) including the meal provision for all student facilitators
• Assist in the supervision of student employees
• Collaborate with A&PS colleagues across the college community in shared programming
• Assist in faith/spirituality related campus-wide programs

• Receive mentorship in the larger work of dialogue and inter/intra religious engagement
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Oversee Lewis House calendar and building access
• Expand campus marketing approaches both in religious engagement and dialogic initiatives

• Oversee in-office staff schedule for daily coverage of Lewis House
• Assist with databases and communication that supports pastoral care appointments, key programs, and student-facilitated dialogue offerings
• Assist in student recruitment through residential and student organization opportunities, email communications, campus pitches, etc.
• Establish peer relations with professional staff in the Center for Intercultural Engagement, Bonner Center, Athletics, Academic Success etc. for opportunities to collaborate.

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Job Functions:

Performs other responsibilities as required.

Bachelor’s Degree

A Master’s Degree and/or experience in religious leadership preferred, plus:

• Experience navigating vulnerable territory in human relations and comfortable making appropriate referrals
• Active/attentive listening, offers empathic care
• Attention to hospitality and easing access for participants
• Written and verbal communication; public speaking.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Research skills (includes on-site training and support)
• Organizational skills
• Works independently and as a team member; self-motivated
• Experience in a multi-cultural, multi-religious environment with students, faculty, and staff
• Adjusts to changing priorities
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass a criminal background security check conducted by a College agency

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