Director, Spiritual Life & Interfaith Leadership

ACSLHE; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky seeks a dynamic Director of Spirituality and Religious Life to lead SRL programs, pastoral care, and campus spiritual life.

The role oversees budget and policies, advises student religious groups, collaborates with Admissions and Alumni Relations, and cooperates across faith traditions. Must hold M.Div. with 3+ years working with college students.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree and 3+ years of working with college students.
• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Experience on a small, private, liberal arts campus preferred.
• Experience working with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral care to students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Oversee office budget, calendar, policies, publicity, and social media for SRL.
• Advise DOC and Interfaith Alliance student groups; support denominational and para-church groups.
• Direct student leadership coaching and maintain office hours for accessibility.
• Provide pastoral support to faculty and staff and maintain office hours.
• Lead occasional services and participate in campus ceremonies and interfaith prayer spaces.
• Develop student religious organizations and help them transition to independent groups.
• Collaborate with Student Life, Admissions, and Alumni Relations on programming and issues.

Skills

Pastoral care

Budget management

Student leadership development

Interfaith collaboration

Event planning

Public speaking

Counseling

Education

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education

Experience with college students

Job description

Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky seeks a dynamic Director of Spirituality and Religious Life to lead SRL programs, pastoral care, and campus spiritual life.

The role oversees budget and policies, advises student religious groups, collaborates with Admissions and Alumni Relations, and cooperates across faith traditions. Must hold M.Div. with 3+ years working with college students.