Director of Jewish Life - Chapman University

ACSLHE; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, California seeks a full-time Director of Jewish Life to lead campus spiritual programs and services, collaborate with the Fish Interfaith Center, and coordinate with national Jewish campus organizations.

The Director provides pastoral care to Jewish students and the broader Chapman community, promotes interfaith dialogue, and serves as liaison to the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education for programming and community engagement.

Job description

Director of Jewish Life - Chapman University

Chapman University, Orange, CA is looking for a full-time Director of Jewish Life

The Director of Jewish Life is a member of the Fish Interfaith Center staff and reports to the Dean of the Chapel. This includes independent leadership of relevant Holy day services for students on campus as needed and coordination with national Jewish campus ministry organizations on campus. Along with members of the Fish Interfaith Staff, the position serves the spiritual needs of the Chapman University campus. The Director serves as the Fish Interfaith Center’s liaison with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education with regard to programming and other activities, and interacts on behalf of Chapman with the interfaith and Jewish communities in the surrounding community. The position provides spiritual care to meet the needs of Jewish students in particular, as well as all members of the Chapman University community. As a representative of Chapman University, the individual filling this position promotes interfaith dialogue and understanding both on and off campus.