Position Overview:
The Muslim Life Advisor supports Muslim students and advances
Muslim life at Butler University by fostering belonging, providing
religious and spiritual guidance, and connecting students with
campus and community resources. The Advisor develops experiential
opportunities that deepen the campus community’s understanding of
Islamic beliefs, practices, cultures, and communities; supports
outreach to prospective Muslim students and families; and
contributes expertise and support to The Compass Center’s
interfaith programs. The Advisor brings knowledge, experience, and
vision grounded in the diversity of Islamic traditions and
communities and, under the direction of the Director, carries a
defined portfolio aligned with Compass Center priorities and
broader Culture & Inclusion and DEISA initiatives.
Position Description Key Responsibilities:
- Muslim Student Support: Provide spiritual care, mentorship, and
guidance grounded in Islamic traditions through regular drop-in
hours and individual engagement with Butler’s diverse Muslim
student community.
Student Leadership and Community: Advise and support Muslim
student leaders in planning prayer gatherings, study circles,
religious observances, cultural events, and other
community-building activities.
Campus Advocacy: Collaborate with campus partners to identify
and address the religious, cultural, and institutional needs of
Muslim students.
Campus Education: Develop experiential programs that deepen
understanding of Islamic beliefs, practices, cultures, and
communities across campus.
Prospective Student Outreach: Collaborate with The Compass
Center, Admissions, and other University partners on year-round
outreach to prospective and incoming Muslim students and families,
including local, regional, and international recruitment
efforts.
Compass Center and Interfaith Engagement: Serve as a campus
resource on Islam, religious diversity, and interfaith engagement,
and contribute to Compass Center initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of The Compass
Center.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least two years of experience supporting college students or
emerging adults in higher education, religious, or community-based
settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Islamic beliefs, practices, cultures,
and communities, including the diversity within Islam.
- Ability to provide culturally responsive mentorship, spiritual
care, and guidance to students.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building
skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment,
center student needs, and work effectively across diverse
perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in divinity, Islamic studies, religious
studies, higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a
related field.
- Experience working in higher education, campus ministry,
chaplaincy, or student affairs.
- Experience with interfaith engagement, religious diversity, or
diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Training or experience in Islamic spiritual care, chaplaincy,
or religious leadership. Ordination or formal religious endorsement
is not required.
- Experience advising, mentoring, or coaching student
leaders.
- Established relationships with local or regional Muslim
communities.
- Experience with prospect
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive
university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business,
Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy
& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500
undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled
at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A
career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an
opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive
community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful
impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and
staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning
experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a
thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race,
religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national
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