Job Details

Temporary Jewish Chaplain

Position Number: 6545895
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Religious Services

Temporary Jewish Chaplain

Seattle University

Temporary Jewish Chaplain

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Months Per Year: 10

Employment Status: Part-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

The Jewish Chaplain at Seattle University supports Jewish students by providing worship services, religious support, and programs that promote and build an inclusive and vibrant community. As part of the University Ministry team, this part-time position works in collaboration on programs and efforts to support a plural religious community, strengthening the university's Jesuit Catholic mission. This is a pilot experience for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Supervisor: Associate Director of Liturgy, Worship, and Formation

Essential Job Functions

Spiritual Accompaniment (40%): Provide spiritual support and accompaniment primarily to Jewish students, with some overlap in supporting staff and faculty.
Student Engagement & Program Development (20%): Collaborate with the Jewish Student Union and other Jewish student leaders to develop and lead religious services and gatherings on campus.
Space Administration (10%): Oversee and manage the inventory and administration of current Jewish prayer spaces.
Interfaith Collaboration (10%): Participate, collaborate, and engage in inter-religious programming in partnership with University Ministry, the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Mission Integration, and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement.
Spiritual Leadership & Education (10%): Provide spiritual leadership and accompaniment to all students with a spirit of inclusivity, and educate the broader community about Judaism.
Administrative & Team Responsibilities (10%): Attend team and division meetings as appropriate, and engage in necessary administrative tasks such as room scheduling, budget maintenance for programs, and working with marketing to promote offerings.

Qualifications

A master's degree in Jewish studies or a related field.
At least 2-3 years of experience in a university setting.
Familiarity with and passion for Jesuit educational values.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: 35.00 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/2945?c=seattleu