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MUSLIM CHAPLAIN

Job Title: MUSLIM CHAPLAIN
Job Code: 1675
FLSA: E
Job Level: 00
Revised Date: 10/01/2017
Job Family: JF 28

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Occupational Summary

Serves as the spiritual leader for the Muslim community at Duke University. Works with the Center for Muslim Life staff and the Religious Life staff to meet and promote the religious needs of Muslim students, scholars, and families.

Work Performed

Provides spiritual care to Muslim students, staff, faculty and their families at Duke.

Organizes worship, study, and practice as well as conducts and coordinates Jummah prayer.

Works with the Center for Muslim Life staff to engage in and develop religious instruction.

Offers counseling, advising, and personal support.

Serves as the chief advocate for the spiritual needs of Dukes Muslim community.

Joins the Religious Life staff and the Faith Council to contribute to the Universitys mission and to collaborate with other faith groups.

Serves as a resource to the University at large on matters of Islam in its religious and cultural diversities.

Works with Center for Muslim Life staff to support student leadership development, civic engagement, and cultural competency trainings.

Cultivates and maintains relationships with Student Affairs units, academic departments, and other university offices as well as community and alumni organizations that support the mission of the Center.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Master's degree required.

Experience

Two years of experience as a chaplain in a higher education setting

Skills

N/A


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