Part-Time Jewish Chaplain & Campus Life Leader

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

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