Dartmouth College

Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director

Dartmouth College$80K — $85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with training in Muslim student advising and world faith traditions.
  • 3-5 years of experience with diverse Muslim college students.
  • Commitment to supporting diverse religious and cultural perspectives.
  • Experience in higher education and student programming.
  • Strong community-building and issue resolution skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support Al-Nur in programming initiatives and community life.
  • Coordinate services for Jumma'ah and provide support for Muslim holy days.
  • Lead interfaith dialogue and cultural exchanges among students.
  • Serve as a resource on Islam and interfaith issues for the campus community.
  • Offer pastoral care focused on the Muslim campus community.
  • Provide leadership roles for campus functions and serve on Tucker committees.
  • Develop new programs in collaboration with Student Affairs and other stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive community.
  • Engagement with a diverse student population.
  • Involvement in interfaith activities and dialogue.
  • Professional development opportunities related to chaplaincy.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
07/16/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1125698

Position Title
Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director

Hiring Range Minimum
$80,000

Hiring Range Maximum
$85,000

Union Type
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
Tucker Center, South Fairbanks Hall

Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose

The Muslim Chaplain and Associate Director provides support and guidance for the Dartmouth College Muslim student community and serves as a full team member of the Tucker Center staff in promoting understanding, diversity, and community. This role provides broad support to the Chaplain and Director for serving the full Tucker student community, and supporting the overall administrative, fiscal and operational objectives.

Description

Application review to begin on July 30, 2026.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Bachelor's Degree with specific training in Muslim student advising and other world faith traditions.
  • At least three years of experience working with diverse Muslim college age students.
  • Demonstrated support of diverse religious, ethnic, racial, gender, sexuality, socio-economic and cultural perspectives and practices.
  • Experience in a higher education environment and student programming or the equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience with caring, open-minded community-building and constructive, understanding issue resolution.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in a related field, basic unit in CPE (Continuing Pastoral Education), chaplaincy training, or equivalent.
  • Arabic literacy.
  • History of working within an interfaith organization.


Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3015

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Nancy Vogele, Chaplain and Director of the William Jewett Tucker Center

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Flexible schedule could be considered.

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86541

Key Accountabilities

Description

Support Al-Nur in their programming initiatives, leadership development, educational outreach, and community life.

Percentage Of Time
35%

Description

Coordinate services and speakers with Al-Nur Muslim Student Association leaders for weekly Jumma'ah and provide support for the observance/celebration of Muslim holy days.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

In cooperation with Tucker staff, lead interfaith dialogue and foster identity and cultural exchange among students

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Serve as a resource on matters of Islam, religious diversity, and interfaith dialogue for the broader campus community.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Provide pastoral care and counselling for all students, with a focus on the Muslim campus community.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Under direction of the Tucker Director/Chaplain, provide leadership roles for various campus functions such as orientations and celebrations as well as serve on committees that advance Tucker's mission.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Build new programming in collaboration with other Student Affairs staff and other campus partners, students, faculty, and guest scholars/speakers/artists

Percentage Of Time
5%

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

About Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, it is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
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