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Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life (Academic Year Only)

Office for Religious Life, Stanford, California, United States

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Administration

Post Date 1 day ago

Requisition # 106473

The Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life’s (ORSL) 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 engage the broader University community, providing opportunities to facilitate religious practice, foster opportunities for multifaith engagement, and promote spiritual wellness in line with our departmental values. The Associate Dean will be a close and collaborative partner with the broader Jewish community at Stanford, including the Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Hillel@Stanford, and all Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religion groups to foster a vibrant community of belonging on campus.

The Associate Dean will join an engaged spiritual life team that works together in an interdependent team model. This position will work with the team across all programs and portfolios and participate in University events. This includes leading University multi-faith rituals, supporting University sponsored religious observances of diverse holy days, and coordinating ORSL supported courses.

CORE DUTIES*:

+ Participate as an active member of a multi-faith team to guide, nurture and enhance spiritual and religious life across the University.

+ Serve as a religious leader and advisor with and for all students, staff, and faculty while supporting and fostering Jewish life on campus.

+ Cultivate close and collaborative partnerships within the Jewish community of Stanford, including the Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Hillel@Stanford, and our Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religions organizations.

+ Coordinate ORSL multifaith programming including but not limited to student gatherings, lectures, events, and programs.

+ Coordinate ORSL multifaith academic offerings led by ORSL staff in collaboration with other offices and departments.

+ Provide thoughtful and compassionate spiritual care for students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the university community.

+ Care for members of the community through attentive and sensitive spiritual care, including providing a calm, non-anxious presence in times of tragedy.

+ Serve on University committees at the request of the Dean to support the work of the broader campus community.

+ Other duties may also be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

+ Master of Divinity (M.Div) and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience

Certifications and Licenses:

+ Ordination or equivalent

+ Rabbinic ordination and two to three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License

Applicants from diverse communities and with experience working in and among multifaith communities are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Acute pastoral sensitivity and discretion.

+ Ordination or professional religious training, through an accredited institution.

+ Experience in a role of religious leadership. Thorough understanding and performance of ritual and ritual practices.

+ Multifaith competency in understanding and working with people of many religious backgrounds.

+ Commitment to serving as a chaplain in higher education.

+ 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.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness in leading public ritual, facilitating multifaith programs, and moderating conversations on emerging religious, spiritual and societal questions and challenges.

+ Experience working with people with diverse Jewish experiences, backgrounds, and commitments.

+ Enthusiasm and capacity for working imaginatively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and religious traditions.

+ Experience as a skilled religious educator, including a demonstrated ability to design innovative curricula and facilitate courses and workshops for young adults.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness in counsel, support, and inspiration of young adults.

+ Ability to work independently, complete assignments, accomplish administrative tasks, and exercise sound judgment in determining priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

+ Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.

+ Occasionally kneel/crawl, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21-40 pounds.

+ Ability to drive day or night.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require some travel and working evenings, holidays, and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

+ When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

+ 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 University’s Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine 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. (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 (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s 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._

_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._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4166**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: I**

+ **Requisition ID: 106473**

+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**