Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with Culver Academies , a private boarding school (grades 9-12) to find their next Director of Spiritual Life, in Culver, Indiana.

The Director of Spiritual Life reports to the Head of Schools, serves on the senior leadership team, and is dedicated to fostering the spiritual and emotional well-being of the diverse Culver community. This individual will develop and implement spiritual programs, provide pastoral care, and create a nurturing and inclusive environment for individuals of various spiritual backgrounds. The Director will lead worship services, organize religious education and interfaith activities, and offer spiritual guidance and counseling. This role requires collaboration with other departments to integrate spirituality into the broader community life, including academics, athletics, and student life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to cultivate character and integrate spirituality into all aspects of community life.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive spiritual programs that cater to the diverse spiritual needs of the community.
• Providing pastoral care, counseling, and support to students, staff, and families, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment and offering guidance on matters of faith, spirituality, and ethical decision-making.
• Leading worship services and organizing religious education and interfaith activities, including responsibility for ecumenical worship and official ceremonies of the school.
• Maintaining a visible and approachable presence within the school and summer camp community.
• Promoting personal growth, ethical leadership, and emotional wellness through various initiatives and programs.
• Planning and coordinating special events, retreats, and community service projects that enhance spiritual life.
• Overseeing the Memorial Chapel budget, programming, and staffing, which includes the Assistant Director of Spiritual Life/Protestant Youth Minister, a Roman Catholic Youth Minister, an Administrative Assistant, and additional spiritual life support resourced through independent contracts and volunteers.
• Leading the spiritual life team in all aspects of goal setting and performance; coaching staff and providing feedback for continuous growth and achievement of goals.
• Participating in various clubs and activities, performing student supervisory duties, and engaging in other such duties as assigned in addition to regular job duties in support of the Culver community.

Desired Qualities and Qualifications:

• A degree in theology, religious studies, counseling, or a related field and ordination in good standing in a recognized religious denomination.
• Deep appreciation of and respect for diverse spiritual and religious traditions.
• Particular care and affection for supporting the spiritual development of teenagers.
• Experience providing pastoral care and spiritual leadership within a diverse community, ideally within an educational setting.
• Personal and professional commitment to fostering an inclusive community and the requisite skillfulness to facilitate critical conversations in the design of inclusive programs.
• Experiencing developing and managing people, programs, and budget.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity across a wide range of audiences.
• Open-minded, respectful, and appreciative of differences.
• Models Culver’s timeless values: Community (puts others before self), Integrity (possesses the courage to do what is right), and Legacy (exhibits a desire to be part of something larger than oneself.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

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