Interfaith & Spiritual Life Programs Director

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks a Program Director for Multifaith Engagement to lead campus programs that nurture the spiritual lives of students from diverse traditions, including unaffiliated learners. You will design interfaith events, mentor student leaders, and coordinate partnerships across campus.

The role emphasizes mentorship, program evaluation, and budget oversight, with collaboration across Mission and Ministry, CAPS, and student organizations to create inclusive, faith-inspired

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in education or ministry preferred.
• Knowledge of interfaith dialogue frameworks and youth spiritual development.
• Experience in program planning, mentorship, and campus partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and data for evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees programming to foster religious, interfaith, and unaffiliated student development.
• Mentors faith-based student organizations and coordinates holiday celebrations.
• Develops retreats and campus events drawing on diverse traditions.
• Manages programs data collection and evaluation; supports partnerships on/off campus.
• Provides pastoral care and leadership development for student leaders.

Skills

Interfaith knowledge

Pastoral care

Program management

Strong communication

Cultural competence

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Santa Clara University seeks a Program Director for Multifaith Engagement to lead campus programs that nurture the spiritual lives of students from diverse traditions, including unaffiliated learners. You will design interfaith events, mentor student leaders, and coordinate partnerships across campus.

The role emphasizes mentorship, program evaluation, and budget oversight, with collaboration across Mission and Ministry, CAPS, and student organizations to create inclusive, faith-inspired