Part-time Jewish Chaplain

SU01 Seattle University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits for employee

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Rabbi to provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership for Jewish students on campus. This part-time role collaborates with student leaders, oversees prayer spaces, and participates in interfaith programming with University Ministry and related departments.

Experience in a university setting and Jesuit values is essential. The position focuses on fostering inclusive religious life, coordinating services, and guiding interfaith initiatives while managing program

Qualifications

• Rabbinic designation required.
• MDiv in Jewish studies or related field.
• 2–3 years of university setting experience.
• Familiarity with Jesuit educational values.

Responsibilities

• Accompaniment and spiritual support of Jewish students (40%).
• Collaborate with Jewish Student Union to develop services and gatherings (20%).
• Oversee inventory and administration of Jewish prayer spaces (10%).
• Engage in inter-religious programming with University Ministry and related centers (10%).
• Provide spiritual leadership with inclusivity and education on Judaism (10%).
• Attend meetings and handle administrative tasks like room scheduling and budgeting (10%).

Skills

Pastoral care

Interfaith collab

Budget mgmt

Student program

Community outreach

Education

Rabbinic designation

MDiv in Jewish studies

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 MDiv master’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

Compensation at a Glance

• $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

• 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.

With a career at Seattle University, you’re joining a community of passionate people dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within six schools and colleges.

Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Our Mission

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

Our Vision

We 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.

Our Values

• Care – We put the good of students first.
• Academic Excellence – We value excellence in learning with great teachers who are active scholars.
• Diversity – We celebrate educational excellence achieved through diversity.
• Faith – We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the enrichment from many faiths of our university community.
• Justice – We foster a concern for justice and the competence to promote it.
• Leadership – We seek to develop responsible leaders committed to the common good.