Assistant Director for Chapel and Formation

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Director for Formation and Chapel that supports the mission of the University by helping to lead the oldest tradition at Baylor and the most high-profile ministry on campus. The Assistant Director for Formation and Chapel will offer pastoral leadership, teaching, evangelism, discipleship, and care to students through chapel experiences and other programs and ministries. The Assistant Director will maintain essential relationships with arts faculty, staff, and students as a chaplain and curator of partnerships aimed at fostering Christian imagination.

With these partnerships, they will be responsible for spearheading a quality enrichment strategy across the entire chapel model with an emphasis on the integration of aesthetics, spiritual practices, pedagogy, and emerging adult ministry.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

A Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A Master’s degree and five years of relevant work experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

• Ensure the operations, leadership recruitment and development, and teaching for Faith and the Arts chapels
• Supervise the Senior Coordinator for Chapel in chapel consultation, assessment, and oversight of graduate student workers
• Work closely with the Director for Chapel and Chapel Leadership Team to assess, create strategy and execute consultation partnerships with chapel leaders to enact quality enrichment for all chapels; this effort is likely to involve, but is not limited to, trainings/retreats, fund‑raising/grant procurement, curriculum development, and teaching
• Function as a chaplain on the Spiritual Life staff, ministering with this team to the needs of the Baylor community, such as being available for pastoral care, mentoring, teaching, worship leadership, speaking with various university constituencies, and offering artistic help and guidance as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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