Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director to support the Muslim student community and join the Tucker Center team in promoting diversity and community. This role helps the Chaplain and Director meet administrative, fiscal, and operational goals across the Tucker Center.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with related experience, 3–5 years with Muslim student populations, and a commitment to inclusive programming in a higher education setting. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with training in Muslim student advising and other world faith traditions.
• Minimum 3–5 years working with diverse Muslim college-age students.
• Experience in higher education environments and student programming.
• Ability to support diverse religious, ethnic, gender, and cultural perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Support Al-Nur in programming, leadership development, and campus life (35%).
• Coordinate services with Al-Nur leaders for Jumma’ah and Muslim holy days (15%).
• Lead interfaith dialogue and promote cultural exchange among students (15%).
• Provide pastoral care and counselling to students, focusing on Muslim community (10%).
• Help Tucker staff with orientations, celebrations, and committee work (10%).
• Develop new programming with campus partners and guests (5%).

Skills

Muslim student advising

Diversity engagement

Interfaith dialogue

Counselling and pastoral care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

07/16/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

1125698

Position Title

Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director

Hiring Range Minimum

$80,000

Hiring Range Maximum

$85,000

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Tucker Center, South Fairbanks Hall

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director provides support and guidance for the Dartmouth College Muslim student community and serves as a full team member of the Tucker Center staff in promoting understanding, diversity, and community. This role provides broad support to the Chaplain and Director for serving the full Tucker student community, and supporting the overall administrative, fiscal and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree with specific training in Muslim student advising and other world faith traditions.
• At least three years of experience working with diverse Muslim college age students.
• Demonstrated support of diverse religious, ethnic, racial, gender, sexuality, socio-economic and cultural perspectives and practices.
• Experience in a higher education environment and student programming or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with caring, open-minded community-building and constructive, understanding issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related field, basic unit in CPE (Continuing Pastoral Education), chaplaincy training, or equivalent.
• Arabic literacy.
• History of working within an interfaith organization.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-3015

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Nancy Vogele, Chaplain and Director of the William Jewett Tucker Center

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Flexible schedule could be considered.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86541

Support Al-Nur in their programming initiatives, leadership development, educational outreach, and community life.

35%

Coordinate services and speakers with Al-Nur Muslim Student Association leaders for weekly Jumma’ah and provide support for the observance/celebration of Muslim holy days.

15%

In cooperation with Tucker staff, lead interfaith dialogue and foster identity and cultural exchange among students.

15%

Serve as a resource on matters of Islam, religious diversity, and interfaith dialogue for the broader campus community.

10%

Provide pastoral care and counselling for all students, with a focus on the Muslim campus community.

10%

Under direction of the Tucker Director/Chaplain, provide leadership roles for various campus functions such as orientations and celebrations as well as serve on committees that advance Tucker’s mission.

10%

Build new programming in collaboration with other Student Affairs staff and other campus partners, students, faculty, and guest scholars/speakers/artists.

5%

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.