Director of Muslim Life

Position InformationTitleTitle: Director of Muslim LifeDepartmentDepartment: Office of Spiritual and Religious LifeRegular or TemporaryRegular or Temporary: RegularHours Per Week: 40FLSA Determination: Exempt44 weeks per yearOpen DateOpen Date: 07/10/2024Open Until Filled: YesFull or Part TimeFull or Part Time: Full TimePosition SummaryTrinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.Our Director of Muslim Life will oversee and lead our Muslim Life program on campus. This role will connect, engage, motivate, and inspire a diverse Muslim population; collaborate with the Office of Admissions to actively participate in Muslim student recruiting; develop key strategic relationships in the community and on campus; and support the development of financial resources to further strengthen the Muslim Life program. The Director of Muslim Life will work within the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life supporting and developing interfaith bridges and will work with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of Student and Community Life, and the Office of Civic Engagement to support Trinity College’s’ commitment to welcoming all people and nurturing relationships among people of different religious worldviews. The Director of Muslim Life reports directly to the College Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and provides support as an advisor on religious programming and partnerships with local Muslim communities.Primary responsibilities include:Engage with Muslim students consistently to ensure a pluralistic and welcoming environment for all and maintain a visible and dynamic Muslim presence on campus.Promote and facilitate a diverse and meaningful programming agenda; develop relationships with students by meeting them where they are; understand, listen to, and show compassion for a broad range of students, involved and uninvolved; identify, engage, and nurture students to assume leadership at all levels; serve as a liaison with Muslim Student Association leaders in the development of programming.Provide spiritual counseling to students and staff, including referrals to other offices and/or spiritual communities as needed.Assist in providing comprehensive support for spiritual and ethical life and attend to program administration and collaborative responsibilities with the Spiritual and Religious Life team.Maintain and strengthen connections with local Muslim communities.Collaborate with the Trinity College Muslim Alumni in fundraising and other programmatic initiatives designed to further develop the Muslim Life program and strengthen Muslim life on campus.Work collaboratively as a member of the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life with the Office of Student and Community Life, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and other campus partners to further expand and enhance collaboration in the realm of religious, spiritual, and cultural diversity.Recruit and supervise student workers.Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Muslim Prayer Room.Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.QualificationsBachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Divinity, Islamic studies, theology, student affairs, higher education, counseling, or related field.2 years (5 years preferred) of relevant work experience.1 unit of clinical pastoral education preferred.Ability to demonstrate a deep faith and an open and inclusive spirit.Knowledge and significant experience with Islamic customs and rituals.Working knowledge of written and spoken Arabic.Experience working with college students in a college or university setting.Demonstrated appreciation for the value of interfaith understanding and cooperation.Experience guiding emerging adults in faith and moral development.Ability to develop and implement creative, visionary programs.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

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