Job description

Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each persons dignity.

Basic Function:
The Director of Religious Diversity and Spiritual Life (DRDSL), reporting to the University Pastor, will collaborate with the Campus Ministry team and campus partners by utilizing their experience working with faith communities and embodying CLU's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. The Director supports students from diverse religious and spiritual traditions (e.g., Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Vedic, etc.) The Director will organize and coordinate Campus Ministry projects and programming to support the spiritual and liturgical life assisting students in the exploration, development, and appropriation of their faith and religious identity. The Director will nurture relationships and connections with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and faith leaders from various traditions. The Director will work in close collaboration with the University Pastor and Campus Ministry team to provide programming, care, prayer, and spiritual mentorship to the California Lutheran University community.

Representative Duties:
Coordinate interfaith programming, outreach, and engagement.
Models inclusivity and hospitality to all, providing leadership for the Campus Ministrys efforts to promote pluralism, interfaith cooperation, and mutual understanding of identities and cultures among its students, faculty, and staff.
Create and coordinate trainings and workshops to promote interfaith cooperation and dialogue, interfaith literacy, and religious diversity.
Collaborate with student multi-faith clubs in planning events to celebrate holiday and religious observances.
Identify the needs of community members and provide resources and support in collaboration with campus partners.
Advocates and participants in interfaith dialogue and community development.
Build bridges across lines of difference to foster community and create campus partnerships between Campus Ministry and the Cal Lutheran community.
Support in the formation and training for interns and student leaders on topics ranging from diverse spirituality, racial justice, and interfaith cooperation and dialogue
Networks with and coordinates partnerships with local and national interfaith/worship communities, organizations, and religious leaders.
Assist students with access to diverse faith communities, services, and ministries on and off campus.
Participate regularly in the prayer and worship life of the University.
Participate in weekly chapel services, staff meetings, divisional gatherings, Campus Ministry events and celebrations, Fall and Summer Orientations, and Admission Open Houses.
Collaborate with the University Pastor and Campus Ministry team in planning, implementing, and attending interfaith and multi-faith programs and events.
Collaborate with student multi-faith clubs in planning events to celebrate holiday and religious observances.
Support University Pastor in responding (as needed) during times of crisis or student death.
Assist the University Pastor in gathering and convening an Interfaith Advisory Board and Interfaith Student Coalition.
Provides support to and attends weekly Campus Ministry team meetings.
Support Campus Ministry programs and projects including web management, social media, and communications outlets and platforms.
Write reports as needed.
Manage Campus Ministry Office in the absence of the University Pastor.
Stimulates and nurtures a concern for love of neighbor, for justice and righteousness among the members of the University community, with a proactive care of the earth.
Perform related duties as assigned by the University Pastor.

Knowledge Of:
Mission, vision, identity, and goals of California Lutheran University
Office supervision and management techniques
Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the office
Modern office practices, procedures and operation of office equipment
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary for writing
Group facilitation and collegial team building
Budget preparation and control
Strategic planning techniques
Public speaking techniques
Interfaith dialogue and engagement techniques
Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
University rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Relevant computer software and technology, such as Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability To:
Engage university students in spiritual and social justice issues.
Advance equity and inclusion principles in programs, partnerships, education, and relationships.
Foster religious literacy and fluency.
Use a variety of computer tools for communication and planning, social media, and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
Facilitate small groups.
Work collaboratively on a team.
Relate to and serve as a mentor for students.
Serve as a pastoral minister, chaplain, spiritual leader for people from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions.
Communicate and interact effectively in a cross-cultural, multi-religious environment with a variety of constituents.
Create, organize, and implement campus-wide programming, including assessment and evaluation.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with great discretion..
Work well with others on deadlines, take initiative, problem solve, work independently, and address conflicts as they arise.
Supervise staff and manage budgets.
Exercise independent judgment and work effectively in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelors Degree and three years of related experience in ministry in higher education, religious organizations, or multi-faith organizations.
Licensed religious or pastoral leader, chaplain or minister within a religious or multi-faith community

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Divinity, Theology, Religious Studies, or related field.
Rostered Leader Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Physical Abilities:
Working Environment:
Indoor and public engagement environment; constant interruptions, weekend work; subject to driving to conduct work.

Posting Number: Staff002192022

Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 04/10/2023

Position End Date:
Open Date: 02/21/2023
Close Date: 3/12/2023
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10473

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and Universitys policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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