Stanford University
Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life (Academic Year Only)
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life (Academic Year Only) Stanford University The Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Lifes 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 multifaith engagement, and promote spiritual wellness in line with departmental values. The Associate Dean will collaborate with the broader Jewish community at Stanford, including the Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Hillel@Stanford, and Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religions groups to foster a vibrant community of belonging on campus. The Associate Dean will join an engaged spiritual life team that works in an interdependent model, collaborating across programs and portfolios and participating in University events. This includes leading multifaith rituals, supporting religious observances of diverse holy days, and coordinating ORSL-supported courses. Core Duties Participate as an active member of a multifaith team to guide, nurture and enhance spiritual and religious life across the University. Serve as a religious leader and advisor for 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 Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religions organizations. Coordinate ORSL multifaith programming including 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 Drivers License
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 with 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 (teaching/preaching), moderating discussions, and presenting religious, spiritual and societal questions. Experience leading public rituals, facilitating multifaith programs, and moderating conversations on emerging religious, spiritual and societal questions. Experience working with people with diverse Jewish experiences, backgrounds, and commitments. Ability to work independently, complete administrative tasks, and exercise sound judgment in prioritization.
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone. Occasionally kneel/crawl, twist/bend/stoop/squat, fine manipulation, and lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 21-40 pounds. Ability to drive day or night. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Working Conditions
May require some travel and working evenings, holidays, and weekends. Compensation and Benefits
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 pay ranges reflect good faith estimates of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The final offer is determined by factors including scope, qualifications, department budget, equity, location, and market. Equal Opportunity
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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Higher Education
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Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life (Academic Year Only) Stanford University The Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life will serve as a key member of the Office for Religious and Spiritual Lifes 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 multifaith engagement, and promote spiritual wellness in line with departmental values. The Associate Dean will collaborate with the broader Jewish community at Stanford, including the Taube Center for Jewish Studies, Hillel@Stanford, and Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religions groups to foster a vibrant community of belonging on campus. The Associate Dean will join an engaged spiritual life team that works in an interdependent model, collaborating across programs and portfolios and participating in University events. This includes leading multifaith rituals, supporting religious observances of diverse holy days, and coordinating ORSL-supported courses. Core Duties Participate as an active member of a multifaith team to guide, nurture and enhance spiritual and religious life across the University. Serve as a religious leader and advisor for 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 Jewish Stanford Affiliated Religions organizations. Coordinate ORSL multifaith programming including 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 Drivers License
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 with 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 (teaching/preaching), moderating discussions, and presenting religious, spiritual and societal questions. Experience leading public rituals, facilitating multifaith programs, and moderating conversations on emerging religious, spiritual and societal questions. Experience working with people with diverse Jewish experiences, backgrounds, and commitments. Ability to work independently, complete administrative tasks, and exercise sound judgment in prioritization.
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone. Occasionally kneel/crawl, twist/bend/stoop/squat, fine manipulation, and lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 21-40 pounds. Ability to drive day or night. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Working Conditions
May require some travel and working evenings, holidays, and weekends. Compensation and Benefits
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 pay ranges reflect good faith estimates of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The final offer is determined by factors including scope, qualifications, department budget, equity, location, and market. Equal Opportunity
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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Higher Education
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