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Volunteer Chaplain
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Position Number: 5205183
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Religious Studies & Theology

Volunteer Chaplain

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Chaplains and will collaborate with the Coordinator Spiritual Development and Dialogue, the interfaith ambassadors and the department of Diversity and Inclusion to increase interfaith understanding, education, and support. Candidates will have demonstrated experience working successfully with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds to include nationality, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religious background.

Job Duties:

Develop, lead, and manage faith-based educational and social programs with the Office of Spiritual Development and Dialogue including events, workshops, and services.

Initiate new programming as needed and to support student and faculty led programming efforts.

Assist with the ceremonial needs of the campus including planning and presiding over University events.

Provide spiritual care and counseling to NCCU students going through personal and emotional challenges of all sorts.

Answer faith-based questions and provide spiritual guidance to the NCCU students.

Lead prayer and meditation services in group and one-on-one settings.

Provide crisis intervention services in times of death and other tragic events.

Assist Dean of Students with supporting students and families in crisis.

Provide general spiritual support and indirect counseling to members of the NCCU community. This includes serving as a confidential source for Title IX (sexual assault and harassment reports). This includes holding open office hours and outreach/relationship building to campus constituents.

Provide mentoring to faith-based student organization leadership.

Work with the Coordinator of Spiritual Development and Dialogue to strategically plan for the best approach for campus outreach.

Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree
At least one year of experience working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds to include nationality, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religious background.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ordination/Official Recognition/Certification as a spiritual leader/minister/imam/pastor/rabbi (or equivalent training and/or certification) in a recognized religious practice.

Criminal Background Check.

Preferred experience and skills in administration, leading teams, communication, public speaking, conflict resolution, spiritual counseling, and mentoring.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.