Director, Spiritual & Religious Life — Campus Catalyst

ACSLHE; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Inclusive culture and benefits

Job summary

Quinnipiac University seeks a Director of Spiritual & Religious Life to catalyze a vibrant religious and spiritual community and build authentic partnerships across the campus. You will oversee chaplains, manage budgets, and lead strategic initiatives that support a student-centered, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes interfaith collaboration, mentorship of students, and engagement with external faith communities to create meaningful programs and events within a diverse university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Divinity/Theological Studies, or related field preferred
• Experience in higher education administration or religious life is essential
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets is preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs administrative and operational functions of the Office of Spiritual & Religious Life
• Supervises and coaches university chaplains and faith-based staff
• Advises and mentors students seeking spiritual connections
• Develops training and development programs for students, faculty, and staff
• Engages with external religious leaders and local congregations for shared events
• Partners with other offices to deliver programs and manage budgets

Skills

Budget management

Supervision

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Interfaith collaboration

Teamwork

Problem solving

Student-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Job description

Quinnipiac University seeks a Director of Spiritual & Religious Life to catalyze a vibrant religious and spiritual community and build authentic partnerships across the campus. You will oversee chaplains, manage budgets, and lead strategic initiatives that support a student-centered, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes interfaith collaboration, mentorship of students, and engagement with external faith communities to create meaningful programs and events within a diverse university