Inside Higher Ed ยท 5 days ago
Executive Director, Religious & Spiritual Life (Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$98K/yr - $172K/yr
7+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Director for Religious & Spiritual Life at Johns Hopkins University. The role involves overseeing the vision and execution of programs focused on religion and spirituality, while fostering a welcoming community for students.
Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the university-wide Religious and Spiritual Life student-facing efforts and initiatives
Serve as a key strategic and operational advisor to Student Affairs leadership on matters related to student religious and spiritual programming and support needs
Serve as a thought partner and advisor to university and divisional leadership during periods of crisis
Develop, implement, and maintain a JHU religious and spiritual life student engagement and belonging plan
Ensure that RSL provides advisement and leadership development for student religious and spiritual communities and organizations throughout the university
Work with key office partners, including Admissions, Student Transitions and Family Engagement, the Center for Student Success, Integrated Learning and Life Design, Center for Social Concern, Leadership Engagement and Experiential Learning, Student Health and Well-Being, academic programs, and others to support recruitment, retention, and belonging of all students
Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to develop and facilitate educational and co- and extracurricular experiences that: increase awareness and understanding of pluralism within Hopkins and our students' annual traditions and key events promoting spiritual awareness, development, and well-being
Collaborate with faculty and staff across the university to offer activities, programs, and services that increase educational opportunities and awareness of diverse religious and spiritual practices
Develop and maintain a framework for collaboration and engagement with interfaith and interreligious partners. Promote discussion, learning, and engagement among religious, spiritual, and secular student communities
Ensure that co- and extra-curricular programs are aligned with Student Affairs aspirations and university goals. Establish and assess learning outcomes for all RSL programs
Develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, including students, the university, and community members engaged in supporting student religious and spiritual life
Work with university partners to develop best practices, committees, and policies for university religious life, while navigating expectations of both on-campus and off-campus communities
Work regularly with Student Affairs leadership, including Assistant and Associate Vice Provost of Student Affairs, around communication requests and student support and programming needs
Represent Student Affairs on university committees
Establish and provide leadership to a university-community Interfaith Council
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise department personnel
Set ambitious yet achievable goals with staff and support staff development and success
Provide ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities for staff consistent with professional goals
Facilitate recurring meetings with staff to promote a positive and inclusive culture
Guide staff in effectively navigating university systems and organizational structures, while fostering a collective commitment to spiritual well-being
Manage unit budget and allocate resources ethically and efficiently and work collaboratively with financial analysts to ensure fiscal integrity
Lead all-staff meetings, which include professional staff, graduate assistants, and university liaisons
Provide direction and support to center-wide operations, including office space, art, room reservations, security, onboarding processes, workflow, technology, software, etc
Advise the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Belonging and Community on invitations, speaking engagements, and professional commitments
Work in collaboration with Development and Alumni Relations to provide updates to philanthropic foundations and other donors
Work with autonomy and respect the vital nature of collaboration and partnership
Leverage writing skills to draft reports, presentations, and other written materials
Maintain the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in religious leadership or equivalent training
Minimum of seven to ten years of progressive experience in a related field, preferably in higher education
Experience cultivating inter-religious collaboration and demonstrated understanding of the role of religious and spiritual life in higher education
Breadth and depth of experience in religious pluralism
Student programming and evaluation
Commitment to pluralism and belonging
Ability to collect and use data to assess initiative effectiveness and learning outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Decision making and critical thinking
Strategic partnerships
Demonstrated decision-making skills in high-profile, stressful situations
Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex initiatives to successful completion
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise discretion and mature judgment, and manage multiple priorities at once
Ability to navigate challenges, conflicts, and complex institutional dynamics
Ability to work well with a variety of people in assessing system strengths and weaknesses
Strong organization and time management skills
Adaptable, open-minded, and empathic
Ability to partner cross-functionally with other departments
Preferred
Ordination by a formal religious body
Strong knowledge of being an inclusive and ethical practitioner
Strong supervision experience, including professional development and providing critical feedback
Experience working successfully with diverse students and student organizations
Benefits
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
Recent News
Research & Development World
2025-05-03
Business Standard India
2025-04-11
Company data provided by crunchbase