Director For Dharmic Life And Spiritual Advisor - Office Of Mission And Ministry - Georgetown University

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Director for Dharmic Life and Spiritual Advisor

• Office of Mission and Ministry

• Georgetown University

"Guided by Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit tradition, with its abiding commitment to interreligious collaboration, Campus Ministry equips students to lead lives of deeper meaning, belonging and purpose." (Office of Campus Ministry Mission Statement)

An integral part of Campus Ministry, Dharmic Life supports this mission by bringing the breadth and depth of the Dharmic spiritual traditions (Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh, as well as the Śaiva, Śākta, Vaiṣṇava, Smārta and Sanātana - also known as Hindu - and indigenous philosophies and practices) to bear on the search for meaning, belonging and purpose for all students on the main, law and medical school campuses through services and retreats, education, care and counseling, and the promotion of interfaith understanding.

Job Overview

The Director for Dharmic Life and Spiritual Advisor leads and animates this work in partnership and with support from Campus Ministry colleagues, university faculty and staff, and community partners. They provide direct spiritual advising and support, and oversee contract support for other Dharmic identities.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting to the AVP for Interreligious Understanding, the Director for Dharmic Life and Spiritual Advisor receives support from a shared team of program staff and students, and works in collaboration with other chaplains and staff on the main, law and medical school campuses.

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or an equivalent combination of academic and practical training - preference for a PhD

• 5 or more years related experience, including teaching

• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent supervised ministry experience

• Endorsement by a formal body as a qualified spiritual leader

• Initiation or ordination in one of the Dharmic spiritual traditions, including Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh, as well as the Śaiva, Śākta, Vaiṣṇava, Smārta and Sanātana traditions

• Experience with - and sensitivity to - the needs of a spiritually and culturally diverse community

• Ability to work in close and mutual collaboration with leaders of other religious traditions

• Proficiency with email, office programs, relevant communications platforms and event planning

• Regular night and weekend availability

Current Georgetown Employees:

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.