On-Call Staff, Spiritual Director

Santa Clara University

  • Berkeley, California
  • 2 days ago
  • $30 Per Hour

Highlights

All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu. Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBerkeley, California

Description

Position Title:

On-Call Staff, Spiritual Director

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$30.00/hour

Pay Frequency:

Hourly

A. POSITION PURPOSE

Spiritual Direction is a fundamental element of spiritual formation within the Ignatian tradition. Spiritual Directors accompany directees by listening with them to discern in what way God is present.  Directors furnish occasional support by addressing obstacles to prayer, furnishing texts and techniques that support one’s prayer life. Good spiritual formation is grounded in paying attention to the individual’s prayer and life so as to discern how to cooperate with grace. As such, it is  an essential contribution to the work of the Office of Spiritual Formation. Spiritual Directors report to the Director of Spiritual Formation. 

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Furnishes spiritual accompaniment and listening to spiritual directees

  • Supports directees in their prayer life

  • Prepares for sessions with directees 

  • Memorializes sessions for the director’s purposes 

  • Supports JST record keeping of instances when direction is furnished

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

Not applicable

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

Maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA in theology, religious studies, philosophy, counseling

  • Appropriate theological formation

  • Prior experience supporting spiritual directees

  • Completion of a training program in spiritual direction or Ignatian Spirituality

  • Minimum 1 year prior service as a spiritual director

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.

May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mostly indoor office environment with windows.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

COVID-19 Statement

The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found athttps://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109,

oae@scu.edu

. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).   

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services  website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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