Assistant Muslim Chaplain - Yale University

Acslhe; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in New Haven is seeking an Assistant Muslim Chaplain to support its diverse Muslim community. The ideal candidate will provide pastoral care, organize events, and advise student organizations. This role requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to the spiritual needs of students. The Assistant Chaplain will work closely with the Director of Muslim Life and the broader Chaplain’s Office team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and community support.
• Strong organizational skills for event planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to the Muslim community.
• Organize events and programs for the Muslim community.
• Advise and support Muslim student organizations.

Job description

Assistant Muslim Chaplain - Yale University

Reporting to the University Chaplain and working closely with the Director of Muslim Life/Muslim Chaplain, the Assistant Muslim Chaplain works with members of Yale’s diverse Muslim community and actively supports the Chaplain’s Office Muslim Life program. The Assistant Muslim Chaplain provides pastoral care and support to the Muslim community, particularly in women’s spaces. They develop and provide programmatic support for the Muslim community on campus – organizing events, retreats, talks, conferences, iftars, Eid celebrations, etc. Under the leadership of the Director of Muslim Life/Muslim Chaplain, the Assistant Muslim Chaplain helps set the strategic direction for support of the campus Muslim community and may be called on to offer guidance and advise on issues of interest to that community. In addition, they provide leadership advisory support to Muslim student organizations including the Muslim Student Association, the Yale Black Muslim Student Association, the Grad Muslim Student Association, and other developing student groups. The Assistant Muslim Chaplain works closely and collaboratively with entire Chaplain’s Office to support the religious and spiritual needs of the campus community.