Islamic Life & Community Outreach Advisor

Butler University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler University is seeking a Muslim Life Advisor to support Muslim students, foster belonging, and advance Islamic life on campus. The role involves mentoring students, coordinating prayer and study circles, and collaborating with campus and community partners on interfaith initiatives.

Reporting to the Compass Center, the advisor will develop experiential programs that deepen understanding of Islam and support outreach to prospective students and families, locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of experience supporting college students or emerging adults in higher education, religious, or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Islamic beliefs, practices, cultures, and communities, including the diversity within Islam.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive mentorship, spiritual care, and guidance to students.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, center student needs, and work effectively across diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Muslim Student Support: Provide spiritual care, mentorship, and guidance grounded in Islamic traditions through regular drop-in hours and individual engagement with Butler’s diverse Muslim student community.
• Student Leadership and Community: Advise and support Muslim student leaders in planning prayer gatherings, study circles, religious observances, cultural events, and other community-building activities.
• Campus Advocacy: Collaborate with campus partners to identify and address the religious, cultural, and institutional needs of Muslim students.
• Campus Education: Develop experiential programs that deepen understanding of Islamic beliefs, practices, cultures, and communities across campus.
• Prospective Student Outreach: Collaborate with The Compass Center, Admissions, and other University partners on year-round outreach to prospective and incoming Muslim students and families, including local, regional, and international recruitment efforts.
• Compass Center and Interfaith Engagement: Serve as a campus resource on Islam, religious diversity, and interfaith engagement, and contribute to Compass Center initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of The Compass Center.

Skills

Culturally responsive mentorship

Spiritual care

Strong communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in divinity or Islamic studies (preferred)

Job description

Butler University is seeking a Muslim Life Advisor to support Muslim students, foster belonging, and advance Islamic life on campus. The role involves mentoring students, coordinating prayer and study circles, and collaborating with campus and community partners on interfaith initiatives.

Reporting to the Compass Center, the advisor will develop experiential programs that deepen understanding of Islam and support outreach to prospective students and families, locally and internationally.