"Director of Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life (Hybrid) - Student Affairs"

Position Summary

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a visionary and student-focused professional for the position of Director of the Office of Religious, Ethical, and Spiritual Life. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

The Director of Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life supports the Center for Diversity & Inclusion within the Division of Student Affairs, providing leadership for student-focused programs and services that promote spiritual well-being, religious literacy, interfaith engagement, and ethical development. The Director works closely with students and campus partners to foster a respectful and inclusive environment for individuals of all faiths and philosophical backgrounds.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver programs and services that support student learning and engagement around religious, ethical, and spiritual life. Promote religious literacy and interfaith understanding through events, workshops, and student leadership opportunities such as the Interfaith Fellows and the Interfaith Leadership Council. Advise student organizations including the Interfaith Alliance and assist with the Isserman Lectures and Prizes. Work with grants such as Interfaith America grant programs among others to support this work.
• Serve as liaison to Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life Affiliates, facilitating communication between affiliates and university departments. Manage affiliate agreements and coordinate affiliate involvement in key university programs such as orientation, holiday observances, and religious accommodations.
• Provide spiritual care to students of any or no religious background. Offer confidential support, coordinate spiritual wellness programming, and maintain reflection and prayer spaces on campus.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate religious, spiritual, and ethical programming into broader diversity and student development efforts. Work with offices including the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, the Gephardt Institute, and academic departments to support cross-cultural understanding and values-based engagement.
• Support university ceremonies and events by offering reflections and presence during ecumenical, interfaith, and public ritual occasions. Assist during moments of campus celebration, grief, or crisis as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: Designing And Implementing Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives In A Professional Setting (5 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's or doctorate degree in theology, religious studies, higher education, social work, or related field.

Three years of experience in student affairs, chaplaincy, or related fields.

Experience working in higher education, particularly with student spiritual development or interfaith programming.

Familiarity with pastoral care, crisis support, and religious diversity.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.