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TITLE:

Protestant Chaplain

DIVISION

Mission and Ministry

DEPARTMENT

Campus Ministry

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides worship opportunities and pastoral care to the Protestant community of students, faculty and staff at the University. Works collaboratively with full-time campus ministers and chaplains of other faith traditions on office initiatives and programs, especially in pursuit of interfaith ministry.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS

Occasional evenings and weekends required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED

EDUCATION:

Master's degree required. Ordination in a recognized ecclesial community, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

1-5 years of campus ministry or related background.

REPORTS TO

Director of Campus Ministry & University Chaplain

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Based on student interest and need, to provide an ecumenical worship service for the Protestant community of students, faculty, and staff at the University. 2. To provide pastoral care for members of the campus community, especially for those who identify as Christian.

This involves:

• offering Bible study sessions
• moderating the Christian Student Fellowship, a weekly student organization under the umbrella of Campus Ministry
• engaging in intentional one-on-one meetings
• providing counseling to students, faculty, and staff
• addressing spiritual and social issues which impact the campus
• responding to community crises and emergencies as appropriate 3.

To work collaboratively with other campus ministers and chaplains on Campus Ministry initiatives, and especially in service of developing interfaith ministry opportunities for the campus. 4. To participate in the professional development of the Campus Ministry department.

This involves:

• promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community, consistent with the Campus Ministry mission.
• working with the Director of Campus Ministry & University Chaplain to manage budgetary needs and expenses.
• attending monthly staff meetings, monthly divisional meetings, and bi-monthly supervision meetings with the Director of Campus Ministry & University Chaplain.

5. To perform other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities. Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category:

Mission & Ministry

• Staff Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
• Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV . You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

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