Part-time Jewish Chaplain

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a part-time Rabbi to provide pastoral care and lead weekly student programs, steward program budgets, and coordinate interfaith initiatives to strengthen Jewish life on campus. This role works with Jewish Student Union and university ministries to foster religious inclusivity.

Required are designation as a Rabbi, an MDiv/master’s in Jewish studies or related, and 2–3 years of university experience. Jesuit educational values familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• Designation as Rabbi by a Jewish religious authority
• An MDivmaster’s degree in Jewish studies or related
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a university setting
• Familiarity and passion around Jesuit educational values

Responsibilities

• Accompaniment and spiritual support of Jewish students primarily, with some overlap with supporting staff and faculty (40%)
• Work with Jewish Student Union and other Jewish student leaders to develop religious services and gatherings on campus (20%)
• Oversee and develop inventory and administration of current Jewish prayer spaces (10%)
• Participate, collaborate and engage in inter-religious programing in partnership with University Ministry, Theology and Religious Studies, Mission Integration and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (10%)
• Provide spiritual leadership and accompaniment of all students with a spirit of spiritual and religious inclusivity and educate the community about Judaism (10%)
• Attend team and division meetings where appropriate and engage in necessary administrative tasks such as room scheduling, maintaining budget for programs and working with marketing to share and communicate offerings. (10%)

Education

MDiv or Master’s in Jewish studies or related

Job description

Months Per Year:

12

Work Model:

Onsite

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University’s Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration:

Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication:

Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity:

Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation:

Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion:

Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation:

Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description:

Responsible for providing pastoral care, leading weekly student programs, stewarding program budgets, cultivating strategic partnerships with local organizations, and coordinating interfaith initiatives to strengthen Jewish life and presence on campus. This is a part-time position scheduled for 10 hours per week, 11 months per year, with July off.

Essential Job Functions

• Accompaniment and spiritual support of Jewish students primarily, with some overlap with supporting staff and faculty (40%)
• Work with Jewish Student Union and other Jewish student leaders to develop religious services and gatherings on campus (20%)
• Oversee and develop inventory and administration of current Jewish prayer spaces (10%)
• Participate, collaborate and engage in inter-religious programing in partnership with University Ministry, Theology and Religious Studies, Mission Integration and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (10%)
• Provide spiritual leadership and accompaniment of all students with a spirit of spiritual and religious inclusivity and educate the community about Judaism (10%)
• Attend team and division meetings where appropriate and engage in necessary administrative tasks such as room scheduling, maintaining budget for programs and working with marketing to share and communicate offerings. (10%)

Qualifications

• Designation as Rabbi by a Jewish religious authority
• An MDivmaster’s degree in Jewish studies or related
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a university setting
• Familiarity and passion around Jesuit educational values

$35 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.