Johns Hopkins University
Executive Director, Religious & Spiritual Life (Center for Diversity and Inclusi
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Executive Director, Religious & Spiritual Life, will be responsible for the overall vision, development, planning, execution, and assessment of extracurricular and co-curricular programs focused on religion and spirituality at Johns Hopkins University. The Director will supervise a team of religion and spiritual life content experts and practitioners, including university chaplains, and serve as a strategic leader, advisor, advocate, thought partner, and resource for fostering student belonging and creating a welcoming student community focused on religious and spiritual life. The Director ensures that educational programs and services are developmentally appropriate, proactive, and culturally responsive across the university as part of Hopkins Student Affairs and its Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
As a member of the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Belonging and Community’s leadership team, the Director will cultivate and implement services and programming tailored to the diverse and evolving religious and spiritual needs of students. The role also fosters inter-faith engagement, coordination, and collaboration among religious, spiritual, and secular student communities, and provides guidance in times of crisis and conflict. The Director will establish relationships with religious and spiritual leaders and partners in the local Baltimore community.
Responsibilities Strategy and Oversight (30%)
Provide strategic leadership for the university-wide Religious and Spiritual Life student-facing efforts and initiatives.
Serve as a key strategic and operational advisor to Student Affairs leadership on matters related to student religious and spiritual programming and support needs.
Serve as a thought partner and advisor to university and divisional leadership during periods of crisis.
Develop, implement, and maintain a Johns Hopkins University religious and spiritual life student engagement and belonging plan.
Ensure that RSL provides advisement and leadership development for student religious and spiritual communities and organizations throughout the university.
Collaborate with office partners to support recruitment, retention, and belonging of all students.
Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to develop and facilitate educational and co- and extracurricular experiences that:
increase awareness and understanding of pluralism and annual traditions and events promoting spiritual awareness, development, and well-being;
support the holistic growth and development of Johns Hopkins students.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to offer activities, programs, and services that increase educational opportunities and awareness of diverse religious and spiritual practices.
Develop and maintain a framework for collaboration with interfaith and interreligious partners. Promote discussion, learning, and engagement among religious, spiritual, and secular student communities.
Ensure co- and extra-curricular programs align with Student Affairs aspirations and university goals. Establish and assess learning outcomes for all RSL programs.
University and Community Partnerships (20%)
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including students, the university, and community members involved in supporting student religious and spiritual life.
Work with university partners to develop best practices, committees, and policies for university religious life, while navigating expectations of both on-campus and off-campus communities.
Collaborate with Student Affairs leadership on communication requests and student support and programming needs.
Represent Student Affairs on university committees.
Establish and provide leadership to a university–community Interfaith Council.
Staff Supervision (25%)
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise department personnel.
Set ambitious yet achievable goals with staff and support staff development and success.
Provide ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities for staff.
Facilitate recurring meetings with staff to promote a positive and inclusive culture.
Guide staff in navigating university systems and organizational structures while fostering a collective commitment to spiritual well-being.
Budgets and Operations (15%)
Manage unit budget and allocate resources ethically and efficiently; collaborate with financial analysts to ensure fiscal integrity.
Lead all-staff meetings, including professional staff, graduate assistants, and university liaisons.
Provide direction and support to center-wide operations, including space, space reservations, security, onboarding, workflow, and technology.
Communications (10%)
Advise the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Belonging and Community on invitations, speaking engagements, and professional commitments.
Collaborate with Development and Alumni Relations to provide updates to philanthropic foundations and other donors.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality; draft reports and written materials as needed.
Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
Experience cultivating inter-religious collaboration and understanding of the role of religious and spiritual life in higher education.
Breadth and depth of experience in religious pluralism; student programming and evaluation.
Commitment to pluralism and belonging; ability to collect and use data to assess initiative effectiveness and learning outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; decision making and critical thinking; strategic partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex initiatives to successful completion; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to navigate challenges and complex institutional dynamics; ability to partner cross-functionally with other departments.
Strong organization and time management; adaptable, open-minded, and empathic.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in religious leadership or equivalent training.
Seven to ten years of progressive experience in a related field, preferably in higher education. Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Ordination by a formal religious body.
Knowledge of inclusive and ethical practice; strong supervision experience including professional development and providing feedback.
Experience working with diverse students and student organizations.
Additional Information Classified Title: Exec. Dir. Religious & Spiritual Life
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Executive Director, Religious & Spiritual Life (Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LF
Starting Salary Range: $98,200 - $171,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5pm; After hours and weekend hours may be required during the academic year.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department: Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Personnel area: University Student Services
Equal Opportunity and Other Important Information Total Rewards: The base salary range represents the range for this position; variability may depend on location, skills, and experience. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. See hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ for details.
Equivalency: Please refer to the job description for allowed equivalencies. Applicants completing studies: may be eligible during final academic term; background checks may apply. Johns Hopkins values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See eeoc.gov for details. Accommodation information: jhurecruitment@jhu.edu; accessibility information: accessibility.jhu.edu. Vaccine requirements apply; on-campus health guidelines may require certain vaccinations.
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As a member of the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Belonging and Community’s leadership team, the Director will cultivate and implement services and programming tailored to the diverse and evolving religious and spiritual needs of students. The role also fosters inter-faith engagement, coordination, and collaboration among religious, spiritual, and secular student communities, and provides guidance in times of crisis and conflict. The Director will establish relationships with religious and spiritual leaders and partners in the local Baltimore community.
Responsibilities Strategy and Oversight (30%)
Provide strategic leadership for the university-wide Religious and Spiritual Life student-facing efforts and initiatives.
Serve as a key strategic and operational advisor to Student Affairs leadership on matters related to student religious and spiritual programming and support needs.
Serve as a thought partner and advisor to university and divisional leadership during periods of crisis.
Develop, implement, and maintain a Johns Hopkins University religious and spiritual life student engagement and belonging plan.
Ensure that RSL provides advisement and leadership development for student religious and spiritual communities and organizations throughout the university.
Collaborate with office partners to support recruitment, retention, and belonging of all students.
Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to develop and facilitate educational and co- and extracurricular experiences that:
increase awareness and understanding of pluralism and annual traditions and events promoting spiritual awareness, development, and well-being;
support the holistic growth and development of Johns Hopkins students.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to offer activities, programs, and services that increase educational opportunities and awareness of diverse religious and spiritual practices.
Develop and maintain a framework for collaboration with interfaith and interreligious partners. Promote discussion, learning, and engagement among religious, spiritual, and secular student communities.
Ensure co- and extra-curricular programs align with Student Affairs aspirations and university goals. Establish and assess learning outcomes for all RSL programs.
University and Community Partnerships (20%)
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including students, the university, and community members involved in supporting student religious and spiritual life.
Work with university partners to develop best practices, committees, and policies for university religious life, while navigating expectations of both on-campus and off-campus communities.
Collaborate with Student Affairs leadership on communication requests and student support and programming needs.
Represent Student Affairs on university committees.
Establish and provide leadership to a university–community Interfaith Council.
Staff Supervision (25%)
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise department personnel.
Set ambitious yet achievable goals with staff and support staff development and success.
Provide ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities for staff.
Facilitate recurring meetings with staff to promote a positive and inclusive culture.
Guide staff in navigating university systems and organizational structures while fostering a collective commitment to spiritual well-being.
Budgets and Operations (15%)
Manage unit budget and allocate resources ethically and efficiently; collaborate with financial analysts to ensure fiscal integrity.
Lead all-staff meetings, including professional staff, graduate assistants, and university liaisons.
Provide direction and support to center-wide operations, including space, space reservations, security, onboarding, workflow, and technology.
Communications (10%)
Advise the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Belonging and Community on invitations, speaking engagements, and professional commitments.
Collaborate with Development and Alumni Relations to provide updates to philanthropic foundations and other donors.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality; draft reports and written materials as needed.
Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
Experience cultivating inter-religious collaboration and understanding of the role of religious and spiritual life in higher education.
Breadth and depth of experience in religious pluralism; student programming and evaluation.
Commitment to pluralism and belonging; ability to collect and use data to assess initiative effectiveness and learning outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; decision making and critical thinking; strategic partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex initiatives to successful completion; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to navigate challenges and complex institutional dynamics; ability to partner cross-functionally with other departments.
Strong organization and time management; adaptable, open-minded, and empathic.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in religious leadership or equivalent training.
Seven to ten years of progressive experience in a related field, preferably in higher education. Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Ordination by a formal religious body.
Knowledge of inclusive and ethical practice; strong supervision experience including professional development and providing feedback.
Experience working with diverse students and student organizations.
Additional Information Classified Title: Exec. Dir. Religious & Spiritual Life
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Executive Director, Religious & Spiritual Life (Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LF
Starting Salary Range: $98,200 - $171,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5pm; After hours and weekend hours may be required during the academic year.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department: Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Personnel area: University Student Services
Equal Opportunity and Other Important Information Total Rewards: The base salary range represents the range for this position; variability may depend on location, skills, and experience. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. See hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ for details.
Equivalency: Please refer to the job description for allowed equivalencies. Applicants completing studies: may be eligible during final academic term; background checks may apply. Johns Hopkins values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See eeoc.gov for details. Accommodation information: jhurecruitment@jhu.edu; accessibility information: accessibility.jhu.edu. Vaccine requirements apply; on-campus health guidelines may require certain vaccinations.
Note: This description is a reformatted version of the original job description to comply with formatting guidelines.
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