Muslim Student Life Coordinator

Muslim Student Life Coordinator

Posting Number: S01545JP

Department: Inclusion and Diversity in Student Affairs

Job Summary:

The Muslim Student Life Advisor supports the Muslim community on campus by fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant environment for Muslim students. This role involves advising student organizations, coordinating cultural and religious programs, and serving as a resource for students exploring Muslim identity, culture, traditions, and spirituality. The Muslim Student Life Advisor collaborates with campus partners, local mosques, and organizations to develop programs and create opportunities for connection.This position also supports interfaith and intersectional programming by working closely with the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center, and the Center for Multicultural Life. By working closely with student leaders and student employees, this role helps support a robust student community within Ladd House, which is home to the three aforementioned centers.

OPTIONAL live-on responsibilities: Conductive monthly walk-throughs of all residential spaces documenting concerns. Be available and responsive to the needs during residential emergencies. Be present for the opening and closing of residential spaces. Be available for three weeks per semester for Administrator on Call rotation. Be present during college-declared weather emergencies. Volunteering for evening or weekend events when needed by other offices.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $55,660 - $59,340

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:

• 1-3 years related experience.
• Knowledge of and respect for traditions, cultures, and practices across different Muslim communities and religious movements.
• Experience working with college students or adults ages 17-25 in a mentoring or advisory capacity.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
• Demonstrated experience in Muslim education.
• Previous experience in Muslim communal life, student affairs, or nonprofit leadership preferred.
• Familiarity with residential college environments.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours:

Standard administrative hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm. This is a full-time position working 40 hours/48 weeks, (0.92 FTE). Exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends for events.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin:

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift: N/A

Employment Category: Full Time Year Round

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Type: Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements: Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?: No

Posting Date: 05/08/2026

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.