Occupational Summary

Duke Chapel’s vision is to respond to God's all-inclusive love at Duke, in Durham, and in the world. Rooted in the love of God in Jesus Christ, Duke Chapel bridges faith and learning by nurturing and embodying the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual life. The Chapel desires to enrich the life and work of our community by connecting more deeply with the diverse student body on campus. To this end, the Chapel seeks to deepen and grow its ministry to and relationship with students of color at Duke University.

The Student Minister for Intercultural Engagement will 1.) lead the ministry team in offering pastoral and spiritual guidance, mentorship, and care to students of color on Duke’s campus, 2.) deepen relationships and develop programmatic partnerships on behalf of the Chapel with cultural and identity centers, 3.) participate and be a leader in the worship life of Duke Chapel, including advising the United in Praise Gospel Choir, 4.) connect with current and emerging university programs and efforts in support of the anti-racist initiatives of the university and the inclusive values of the Chapel, 5.) connect with ministry leaders on campuses throughout the country through mentorship networks and participation in national conferences and trainings.

The campus minister will engage the best practices in work with and ministry to emerging adults in university settings. This person will serve as part of the ministry team and will report to the Assistant Dean of the Chapel.

This is a 5-year-term position with the possibility of renewal.

Work Performed

1.) Lead the ministry team in offering pastoral and spiritual guidance, mentorship, and care to students of color (undergraduate and graduate) on Duke’s campus.

1. Utilize group gatherings and one-on-one meetings
2. Create opportunities for community among students
3. Offer opportunities for learning, reflection, prayer, faith discovery, and discipleship
4. Serve as Staff Advisor for United in Praise Gospel Choir
5. Collaborate with Director of Chapel Music for the C. Eric Lincoln Faith and the Art Fellows Program

2.) Deepen relationships and develop programmatic partnerships on behalf of the Chapel with cultural and identity centers (especially, the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, the Center for Multicultural Affairs, the Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity, the Women’s Center, the Office of Black Church Studies, the Hispanic House of Studies, and the Asian House of Studies).

3.)Participate in and lead the worship life of Duke Chapel, with a special emphasis on enhancing the worship experiences and opportunities for a diversity of students.

Lead worship as invited by the Assistant Dean

In partnership with the Assistant Dean, work to deepen student involvement in regular worship services at the Chapel

1. Explore opportunities to develop student led and initiated worship services beyond current Chapel offerings

4.) Connect with current and emerging university programs and efforts in support of the anti-racist initiatives of the university and the inclusive values of the Chapel.

5.) On behalf of the Chapel, connect with ministry leaders on campuses throughout the country through mentorship networks and participation in national conferences and trainings.

Perform such other reasonable duties as the Assistant Dean shall deem appropriate.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Desired Experience:

Three years comparable experience preferred. Experience in academic and church settings strongly preferred.

Experience leading with an attention to the complex, multifaceted, and intersecting identities of students.

Knowledge of and experience working with folks with intersecting and multiple marginalized identities including race/ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, socioeconomic status, and ability.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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