Campus Chaplain

Embry-Riddle; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits

Tuition coverage

Retirement plan

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a Campus Chaplain at the Daytona Beach campus to provide spiritual and pastoral care for students, faculty, and staff. The role sits within the Center for Faith and Spirituality and works with diverse faith traditions to support holistic well-being.

The Chaplain will lead religious services, student faith groups, and campus events, while collaborating with the CARE Team and university partners to foster an inclusive, faith-friendly campus climate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field.
• Ordination or equivalent faith-based certification.
• 3–5 years in chaplaincy or pastoral care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide spiritual care across diverse faiths.
• Experience in campus settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential spiritual care and guidance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Lead campus ministry activities and support faith-based student groups.
• Serve as campus liaison with families, community leaders, and CARE Team.
• Collaborate to foster inclusive, supportive campus climate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Religious services

Event planning

Education

Master’s degree in Divinity or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Campus Chaplain, in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the university and the Division of Student Affairs, will provide religious, spiritual and pastoral support to students, faculty, and staff at the Daytona Beach campus.

The Campus Chaplain, as a component of the Center for Faith and Spirituality, will work collaboratively with students, student organizations, faculty and staff to create a campus environment that supports the University's commitment to spiritual growth, ethical behavior, and religious diversity, including various faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, and worldviews.

The Campus Chaplain will provide guidance in times of personal, emotional, and spiritual need, and promote the holistic well-being of the ERAU community.

Primary Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities

• Spiritual and Pastoral Care: Provides confidential spiritual care, guidance, and support for all members of the campus community with a priority focus for students to address personal, emotional, and spiritual needs. Offers guidance in times of personal crisis, grief, or life challenges, and helps navigate major life transitions. Provides spiritual care and emotional support in response to campus crises or traumatic events, offering debriefing sessions and support groups when needed. Serves as a member of the campus Collaborative Approach to Resources & Engagement (CARE) Team.
• Campus Ministry and Leadership: Serves as a resource, presenter, and/or participant for student groups and campus departments planning programs containing spiritual, faith, or interfaith elements. In coordination with the Director, Center for Faith and Spirituality, provides guidance, and support for faith-based student organizations and their campus partners. Oversees the Harry and Ada Lamon Servant Leadership program, covering topics of leadership and spiritual growth for the student body. Participates in official University and campus events, rendering prayers as requested.
• Campus Liaison: Serves as a campus liaison with (1) hospitalized students and their families, (2) families of deceased students, and provides funerals/memorial services as requested, and (3) in coordination with the Director, Center for Faith and Spirituality, serves as university liaison with spiritual/religious leaders and communities in the Daytona Beach area and (4) coordinates with the Worldwide and Prescott campuses as needed.
• Collaboration and Community Building: Works collaboratively with others (Division of Student Affairs, faculty, and staff) to support the lives of all students and to foster a campus climate that is equitable and inclusive of spiritual difference. Represent the Division of Student Affairs on university-wide committees, task forces, and professional organizations. Support divisional events, projects, and special initiatives as needed. Serve as essential personnel in response to campus crisis, as designated by the Dean of Students.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Generous Time Off

• Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• You’ll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Tuition Coverage

• Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

Retirement Contributions

• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Personal Leave

• Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
• Ordination, certification, or similar recognition from a faith-based organization.
• Three to five years of experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, or a related role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide confidential counseling, spiritual care, and support to individuals from diverse faith backgrounds.
• Experience organizing and leading religious services, retreats, and events.
• Ability to work effectively in a secular academic environment while respecting all faith traditions.
• Compassionate, empathetic, approachable, and able to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and during campus emergencies.

Preferred

• Experience working in a university or educational setting.
• Experience providing spiritual care in diverse and multicultural environments.
• Understanding of student development and the challenges faced by college students.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.

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