Queens University of Charlotte, a university related to the Presbyterian Church, USA, seeks a full time Director (Associate Chaplain) of the Pamela Davies Faith and Outreach Center. This position will be responsible for developing new programs for students of all faiths who want to explore their spirituality as it intersects with our world. The Director will need to have a call to work with emerging adults, an understanding of faith and moral development, a collaborative nature, good organizational skills, and an openness to interfaith dialogue and inclusivity. The Director should also be someone who has the vision and skills to develop and grow the programs in the Davies Center into a national model for faith and outreach.

Specifically, the Director (who will also be an Associate Chaplain) will develop and foster the Davies Fellows Program that will become a model of faith and outreach as we seek to work for justice in Charlotte and beyond. This program will involve working closely with our community partners establishing placements for students in the Davies Fellows Program, and the Director will also direct the theological and spiritual reflection with the students involved in the Davies Fellow Program. In addition, the Director will create and lead stateside and overseas mission trips. The Director will also oversee existing programs like “Room in the Inn” and will work with campus fellowship groups. The Director should also understand and be able to work collaborative with other programs and departments at Queens.

The Director/Associate Chaplain reports to the Chaplain of the University.

This position involves some evening and weekend responsibilities to meet objectives of the role. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• The ideal candidate will have a deep faith, an open and inclusive spirit, a desire to make a difference in the lives of college students, and a commitment to seeking justice in our world. 
• 1-3 years’ experience post-graduate study.
• Experience envisioning, developing and delivering programs for students of all faiths who want to explore their spirituality as it intersects with our world.
• Experience working with and nurturing emerging adults in their spiritual journeys.
• Must have a strong understanding of faith and moral development, and experience guiding emerging adults in same.
• The ability and willingness to perform some evening and weekend responsibilities to meet objectives of the role. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills; ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information and demonstrated willingness to uphold the highest ethical standards.
• A Master of Divinity degree – or an advanced degree in theological studies -- is required.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Eye-Hand Coordination: Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, copier, calculator and other office equipment
• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Physical Strength: Will regularly be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Work in office environment involving contact with faculty, staff, students, executives, donors, parents, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.
• Work may require evening and weekend hours.

Disclaimer:

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this positions, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position. 

ABOUT QUEENS

Queens University of Charlotte is a student-centered, comprehensive, private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). With a foundation in the liberal arts and a commitment to excellence in education, the university serves the needs of a diverse co-educational student body of 2,200 with a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Queens offers students learning experiences through the College of Arts & Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the James L. Knight School of Communication, the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education, the Presbyterian School of Nursing and the Andrew Blair College of Health and the Hayworth School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. In all of its programs, Queens emphasizes active and collaborative learning, meaningful student-teacher relationships, a creative synthesis of the liberal arts with the world of work, and the value and necessity of lifelong learning. Additional information about Queens University of Charlotte may be found at www.queens.edu Queens University of Charlotte values campus diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply.

Benefits

Queens offers medical, vision and dental insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution retirement plan & supplemental retirement plan, vacation and paid holidays, tuition remission, pet insurance, critical illness insurance, pre-paid legal plan, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, health savings account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), free Levine Center for Wellness & Recreation access.

Queens is an equal opportunity employer, completely and firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identify, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources 704-337-2297.

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