Campus Chaplain at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL

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Job Description The Opportunity The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Campus Chaplain, in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the university and the Division of Student Affairs, will provide religious, spiritual and pastoral support to students, faculty, and staff at the Daytona Beach campus. The Campus Chaplain, as a component of the Center for Faith and Spirituality, will work collaboratively with students, student organizations, faculty and staff to create a campus environment that supports the University's commitment to spiritual growth, ethical behavior, and religious diversity, including various faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, and worldviews. The Campus Chaplain will provide guidance in times of personal, emotional, and spiritual need, and promote the holistic well-being of the ERAU community. Primary Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities: Spiritual and Pastoral Care: Provides confidential spiritual care, guidance, and support for all members of the campus community with a priority focus for students to address personal, emotional, and spiritual needs. Offers guidance in times of personal crisis, grief, or life challenges, and helps navigate major life transitions. Provides spiritual care and emotional support in response to campus crises or traumatic events, offering debriefing sessions and support groups when needed. Serve as a member of the campus Collaborative Approach to Resources & Engagement (CARE) Team. Campus Ministry and Leadership: Serves as a resource, presenter, and/or participant for student groups and campus departments planning programs containing spiritual, faith, or interfaith elements. In coordination with the Director, Center for Faith and Spirituality, provides guidance, and support for faith-based student organizations and their campus partners. Oversees the Harry and Ada Lamon Servant Leadership program, covering topics of leadership and spiritual growth for the student body. Participates in official University and campus events, rendering prayers as requested. Campus Liaison: Serves as a campus liaison with (1) hospitalized students and their families, (2) families of deceased students, and provides funerals/memorial services as requested, and (3) in coordination with the Director, Center for Faith and Spirituality, serves as university liaison with spiritual/religious leaders and communities in the Daytona Beach area and (4) coordinates with the Worldwide and Prescott campuses as needed. Collaboration and Community Building: Works collaboratively with others (Division of Student Affairs, faculty, and staff) to support the lives of all students and to foster a campus climate that is equitable and inclusive of spiritual difference. Represent the Division of Student Affairs on university-wide committees, task forces, and professional organizations. Support divisional events, projects, and special initiatives as needed. Serve as essential personnel in response to campus crisis, as designated by the Dean of Students. About us For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to someth