National Association of Episcopal Schools
Chaplain/Dean of Community and Belonging
National Association of Episcopal Schools, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Brooks School
North Andover, MA United States
Responsibilities
Organizes, coordinates, and prepares the regular chapel services that are held twice per week on Monday and Thursday mornings, as well as special services such as Lessons and Carols, Memorial Chapel, Prize Day and other occasional services that emerge throughout the year
Works closely and collaboratively each week with the student prefect group responsible for planning and leading chapel services
Offers spiritual as well as social and emotional counsel for students
Works with faculty groups to help develop programs that engage students in thoughtful dialogue regarding moral development and the building of character as an integral part of every Brooks student’s education.
Actively initiates, supports, and participates in programs and initiatives fostering equity, inclusion and belonging.
Is a visible, active presence on campus and promotes the visibility and significance of campus ministry.
Leads and partners with senior administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and families on all school diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
Leads and chairs the school’s Diversity Leadership Council.
Works in partnership with school trustees on board initiatives that support character development, spiritual growth, diversity, community, and belonging, chairing the DEIB Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Works with the school’s admission office to add breadth of perspective to the prospective student and family experience, and with onboarding and retention of students and families once enrolled.
Works with the faculty and staff on deepening collective cross-cultural competency through professional development measures and recommendations for individuals and groups.
Serves on the Curriculum Committee and in partnership with the academic affairs team to collaborate on curricular initiatives that support spiritual growth and belonging.
Serves as a member of the student support team and in partnership with the student affairs team to collaborate on efforts to foster community and belonging for all. Serves on faculty hiring committees and meets and interviews all candidates for faculty positions.
Opportunities and Challenges Building upon the excellent work accomplished by the current school minister over the past eight years, the chaplain will inherit a cherished chapel program uniquely well positioned to become even more integral to students’ pursuit of meaning and the school’s sense of community and belonging.
The school community is ready to welcome and support a Chaplain/Dean of Community and Belonging eager to serve as an active, engaged, accessible, full-time presence on campus. The school’s leadership team ardently believes that the fusion of the chaplain role with the dean of community and belonging role has the potential to generate powerful synergies that will strengthen community, support student well-being, and energize the school’s commitment to social responsibility on and beyond campus.
While significant efforts have been made in recent years to foster equity, inclusion, and belonging within the school community, the school seeks a collaborative, supportive, energetic leader who can translate compelling vision into effective, vibrant programs and practices.
To be successful, the Chaplain/Dean of Community and Belonging will need to embrace opportunities to collaborate with an array of school leaders to ensure that the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are manifest in every aspect of school and student life.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree is preferred;
Significant, high-level experience working in educational settings, with substantial pastoral, administrative and diversity practitioner experience preferred;
A humble and courageous leader with a strong sense of purpose and faith, meeting students where they are and guiding them toward deeper growth and belonging;
A warm, empathic, and accessible leader that can invite trust and foster authentic relationships across the school community;
An experienced servant leader who has demonstrated success in ministering to people of diverse faiths and backgrounds, with a particular ability to connect meaningfully with adolescents;
A visionary leader who possesses the ability to strengthen and iterate upon existing spiritual life and belonging programs while maintaining coherence and balance within the school’s culture;
An inclusive collaborator who is committed to using their role to promote spiritual reflection, inclusion, and a shared sense of purpose among all members of the community;
A thoughtful team member who has the capacity to serve as an inquisitive and reflective thought partner, engaging others in meaningful dialogue and collective discernment;
A person with a strong moral compass guided by the school’s mission, possessing the courage to uphold high standards of ethical and communal responsibility;
A strong communicator with strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage from both the pulpit and the podium;
A leader with high emotional intelligence and resilience to navigate sensitive conversations and complex emotions with grace, empathy, and perspective;
A strategic, organized and fully engaged community member skilled in planning, prioritizing, and communicating effectively while balancing multiple initiatives and perspectives
Application Materials Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:
A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
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Responsibilities
Organizes, coordinates, and prepares the regular chapel services that are held twice per week on Monday and Thursday mornings, as well as special services such as Lessons and Carols, Memorial Chapel, Prize Day and other occasional services that emerge throughout the year
Works closely and collaboratively each week with the student prefect group responsible for planning and leading chapel services
Offers spiritual as well as social and emotional counsel for students
Works with faculty groups to help develop programs that engage students in thoughtful dialogue regarding moral development and the building of character as an integral part of every Brooks student’s education.
Actively initiates, supports, and participates in programs and initiatives fostering equity, inclusion and belonging.
Is a visible, active presence on campus and promotes the visibility and significance of campus ministry.
Leads and partners with senior administration, faculty, staff, trustees, students, and families on all school diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
Leads and chairs the school’s Diversity Leadership Council.
Works in partnership with school trustees on board initiatives that support character development, spiritual growth, diversity, community, and belonging, chairing the DEIB Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Works with the school’s admission office to add breadth of perspective to the prospective student and family experience, and with onboarding and retention of students and families once enrolled.
Works with the faculty and staff on deepening collective cross-cultural competency through professional development measures and recommendations for individuals and groups.
Serves on the Curriculum Committee and in partnership with the academic affairs team to collaborate on curricular initiatives that support spiritual growth and belonging.
Serves as a member of the student support team and in partnership with the student affairs team to collaborate on efforts to foster community and belonging for all. Serves on faculty hiring committees and meets and interviews all candidates for faculty positions.
Opportunities and Challenges Building upon the excellent work accomplished by the current school minister over the past eight years, the chaplain will inherit a cherished chapel program uniquely well positioned to become even more integral to students’ pursuit of meaning and the school’s sense of community and belonging.
The school community is ready to welcome and support a Chaplain/Dean of Community and Belonging eager to serve as an active, engaged, accessible, full-time presence on campus. The school’s leadership team ardently believes that the fusion of the chaplain role with the dean of community and belonging role has the potential to generate powerful synergies that will strengthen community, support student well-being, and energize the school’s commitment to social responsibility on and beyond campus.
While significant efforts have been made in recent years to foster equity, inclusion, and belonging within the school community, the school seeks a collaborative, supportive, energetic leader who can translate compelling vision into effective, vibrant programs and practices.
To be successful, the Chaplain/Dean of Community and Belonging will need to embrace opportunities to collaborate with an array of school leaders to ensure that the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are manifest in every aspect of school and student life.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree is preferred;
Significant, high-level experience working in educational settings, with substantial pastoral, administrative and diversity practitioner experience preferred;
A humble and courageous leader with a strong sense of purpose and faith, meeting students where they are and guiding them toward deeper growth and belonging;
A warm, empathic, and accessible leader that can invite trust and foster authentic relationships across the school community;
An experienced servant leader who has demonstrated success in ministering to people of diverse faiths and backgrounds, with a particular ability to connect meaningfully with adolescents;
A visionary leader who possesses the ability to strengthen and iterate upon existing spiritual life and belonging programs while maintaining coherence and balance within the school’s culture;
An inclusive collaborator who is committed to using their role to promote spiritual reflection, inclusion, and a shared sense of purpose among all members of the community;
A thoughtful team member who has the capacity to serve as an inquisitive and reflective thought partner, engaging others in meaningful dialogue and collective discernment;
A person with a strong moral compass guided by the school’s mission, possessing the courage to uphold high standards of ethical and communal responsibility;
A strong communicator with strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage from both the pulpit and the podium;
A leader with high emotional intelligence and resilience to navigate sensitive conversations and complex emotions with grace, empathy, and perspective;
A strategic, organized and fully engaged community member skilled in planning, prioritizing, and communicating effectively while balancing multiple initiatives and perspectives
Application Materials Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:
A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
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