Graduate Student Chaplain

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks a Graduate Student Chaplain to provide spiritual direction and accompaniment for graduate students on campus. This fixed-term, 0.40 FTE role collaborates with the Ignatian Formation team to support mission programs and liturgical life.

The position ends June 30, 2027, with times and days negotiated with the supervisor; requires a bachelor’s degree with preference for graduate-level study in theology or related field.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Jesuit Catholic mission and values.
• Experience with Jesuit higher education environments preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate the mission and formation to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual direction and accompaniment to graduate students at SCU.
• Assist with mission formation and engagement programs.
• Manage administrative processes supporting the Division’s priorities.
• Collaborate with Mission and Ministry to support Ignatian formation events.

Skills

Spiritual direction

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or doctoral degree preferred

Tools

MS Office / Google Docs

Job description

Position Title:

Graduate Student Chaplain

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$37.31 - $44.79, per hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Ignatian Formation and the Bannan Forums, the Graduate Student Chaplain will provide

spiritual direction and acompaniment to graduate students at SCU, with a focus on career and personal development

and assisting the students in finding meaning and direction. The Chaplain will collaborate with members of the

Ignatian Formation team as well as other key campus partners to help achieve the strategic priorities of the team and

the Division of Mission and Ministry.

This is a full-year, fixed term, .40 FTE, non benefits-eligible position that ends on June 30, 2027. The specific times

and days will be negotiated with the supervisor.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide spiritual direction and accompaniment to graduate students at SCU
• Assist with the implementation of programs for mission formation and engagement
• Manage administrative processes in service to the Division’s priorities
• Collaborate with the broader work of Mission and Ministry

Provide spiritual direction and acompaniment to graduate students at SCU

i. Provide direct spiritual accompaniment to students, especially graduate students across the university

ii. Create a space of pastoral care within each of the graduate schools

iii. Facilitates discussions, group conversations, and programs that foster spiritual exploration

iv. Support liturgical life at the university

Assist with the implementation of programs for mission formation and engagement

i. Serves as a support and thought partner to the VP of Mission and Ministry, Ignatian Formation Team,

and the Division Program Leaders as needed for formation opportunities for key audiences

ii. Develops and reviews formation materials for groups, under the direction of the Director for Ignatian

Formation

iii. Supports planning and execution of spirituality and mission-related programs including: Search for

What Matters, silent retreats, Weekly Examen, and other Ignatian-based formation events

iv. Supports the follow-up and assessment efforts for these programs

Manage administrative processes in service to the Division’s priorities.

i. Supports Division planning efforts

ii. Supports budget reporting in given programmatic areas

iii. Supports assessment efforts

Collaborating with broader work of Mission and Ministry.

i. Provides relevant support to other Division programs

ii. Carries out other duties in support of the work of the Division

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Does not provide work direction.

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
2. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved service.
3. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
4. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
5. Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational function.
6. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items

below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a

diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with Jesuit, Catholic mission and values
• Advanced knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching
• Knowledge of and familiarity/experience with domestic and international student immersion experiences

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in giving the Spiritual Exercises in a religiously diverse environment, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in communicating effectively the intellectual and spiritual dimension of the mission of Jesuit higher education to a diverse range of audiences.
• Demonstrated outstanding organizational and project management skills and data management acuity required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, GoogleDocs required.

Abilities

• Ability to represent the Ignatian Spirituality and Mission Formation programs, and the Division of Mission and Ministry more generally, in a range of internal and external settings.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to think strategically while balancing attention to detail and handling competing demands.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to communicate with a high level of sensitivity and tact.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to oversee marketing, communication, and event planning.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and respect in the workplace, intercultural awareness, and the ability to manage difficult and contentious situations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or doctoral degree preferred

Years of Experience

• Three years working in Jesuit higher education preferred

Other

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License preferred

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities

Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU

provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a

person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform

the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal
• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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