College Chaplain and Associate Dean for Institutional Equity ​​Center for Religious and Spiritual Life a Division of Institutional Equity

The College Chaplain and Associate Dean for Institutional Equity stands at the intersection of community, learning, spiritual discernment, and equity. 

As the College Chaplain, this position plans and directs Macalester College’s interfaith religious and spiritual life program including educational, pastoral, and community care, as well as social justice education with a faith-based lens.

As the Associate Dean for Institutional Equity, this position serves on the Institutional Equity leadership team to guide Macalester’s ongoing work toward equity and social justice through collective action, shared visioning, and community connection.

Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Equity, the College Chaplain and Associate Dean for Institutional Equity has responsibilities for facilitating a respectful and supportive campus culture, building efforts that connect community members to institutional mission and values, and engaging in reflective practices with an equity lens. The College Chaplain and Associate Dean for Institutional Equity works in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working business hours. There is flexibility to adjust hours based on required attendance at evening and weekend events.

About The Department: 

Institutional Equity leads Macalester’s ongoing commitment to equity and social justice through collective action, shared visioning, and community connection. We act with obligation to generations past, present, and future—to infuse equity and justice principles throughout the college, and to develop skills and knowledge to shape what is yet to be. We embrace the processes of learning and unlearning, cherish opportunities for knowing and not knowing, and revel in the beauty and challenge of many voices. We collaborate with campus and community partners toward enduring institutional transformation. We hold ourselves accountable to learn, listen, and own our mistakes. We honor the theoretical frameworks that guide us while we tend to practical realities, and we seek sustainable, generative pathways as we map this work.

The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life affirms that our global community holds diverse wisdom about the sacred. At Macalester we explore wholeness, belonging, and purpose – with curiosity – as we orient ourselves towards experiences of wonder and awe. The diverse chaplains of the CRSL seek to nurture growth into the fullness of the human family. This is possible when we co-create communities that support the inner life through reflection, practice, bearing witness, learning together, and building authentic relationships.

• Manages the programmatic efforts of the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and the operation and management of the Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel facility
• Expands opportunities for students to engage their religious and spiritual expression through support of pluralistic ritual practices on campus and in the Twin Cities area
• Amplifies educational opportunities and curriculum that promote religious literacy for engagement in a pluralistic world. 
• Addresses the spiritual and pastoral needs of Macalester community and make appropriate referrals to on and off campus services 
• Hires, trains, develops and manages the effectiveness of CRSL team members to meet college and department goals, including informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance review process to develop talent
• Develops and implements programs and initiatives to foster a community-centered culture and climate with equity and inclusion lens
• Convenes campus-wide Equity Connections Collective with faculty and staff who contribute to unit-level equity and inclusion programs to build cross-campus initiatives, build shared resources, and fosters effective collaboration 
• Supports response to reported bias incidents, in collaboration with the Title IX Coordinator and Bias Incident Response Team, to facilitate restorative practices, accountability, and educational efforts
• Partners with the Dean for Institutional Equity to facilitate and contribute to equity education resources and workshops
• Actively partners with Advancement to support fundraising efforts and alumni engagement
• Cultivates strategic and meaningful partnerships with academic departments, administrative departments, and student organizations to support equity initiatives and spiritual exploration on campus 
• Serves on college-wide committees; may represent the division or the college at events with prepared remarks
• Responds to emergent issues and concerns on campus 
• Serves on the Institutional Equity Leadership Team and contribute to strategic visioning and division-wide support 
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned as an active member of the team

• Minimum Master’s degree and theological education
• Minimum 8 years experience in higher education, including student affairs, religious life, equity initiatives, or related professional experience
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and ordination, credentialing or ecclesiastical endorsement 
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of equity principles and intersectionality in a complex organization or higher education 
• Religious and spiritual training and experience to engage in multifaith setting and ritual leadership within equity and social justice frameworks
• Demonstrated experience to develop, implement, and assess program direction and engagement 
• Demonstrated experience serving as a confidential resource for campus community 
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex conversations and sensitive situations with respect, clarity, directness, and grace
• Understanding of emerging adulthood and the role of religion and spirituality in meaning-making 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience communicating with diversity of students, faculty, and staff, and ability to act with diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze, and apply evidence-based decision-making 
• Experience with supervision, budget management, and facilities management
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Suite Applications, Wordpress, and Budgeting applications
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing demands and projects 
• Skilled in liaising with denominational and community partners, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $94,000 to $98,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

 At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by Thursday, April 3rd. Applications received without cover letters will not be considered. This position will be posted until filled. 

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.