Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Category |
Casual Wage |
| Position Title |
Service Leader: Part-Time |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Part Time |
| Division |
Office of the President |
| Department |
President's Office |
| Hiring Wage/Salary Range |
$7,500 |
| Department Statement |
The Office of the University Chaplains at Colgate University is a campus hub dedicated to nurturing communities of spiritual practice, fostering inter-religious understanding, and sustaining a vibrant multi-faith environment. Based at the M. Saperstein Jewish Center, our Jewish life program supports an engaged student body, faculty, staff, and local residents representing a diverse spectrum of Jewish tradition and identity. The chaplaincy staff and the student-led Colgate Jewish Union work collaboratively to create an inclusive, welcoming space for meaningful holiday observance, regular spiritual practice, and communal connection within our residential liberal arts environment.
For more information, please visit our Religious Communities page:
https://www.colgate.edu/student-life/diversity-and-inclusion/religious-communities
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| Accountabilities |
Colgate University seeks an individual to provide religious leadership and logistical support for campus communities during major fall religious observances. The role ensures that seasonal gatherings run smoothly, inclusively, and in alignment with university parameters.
Specific duties include:
Lead egalitarian religious services designed to encourage communal participation, blending traditional and diverse melodies to serve participants from various backgrounds.
Serve as a primary chanter or reader for sacred texts, coordinating any shared reading segments with staff, student leaders, and community members.
Provide opportunities for teaching, study, or discussion during designated holiday periods.
Partner with student leaders and campus staff to share leadership responsibilities, facilitate student involvement, and support student-led components of the programming.
Assist with venue setup, breakdown, materials distribution, and general operational hospitality for community events and seasonal meals.
Welcome and direct students, faculty, and university guests to ensure an orderly, inclusive, and hospitable environment. |
Requirements
| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
Open to rabbinic/cantoral students, non-congregational clergy, or other experienced religious service leaders and event coordinators.
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, student-centered campus environment.
- Ability to follow operational and safety protocols independently.
Candidates interested in extending seasonal support to other fall holidays are encouraged to express this interest during the application process. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Education |
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| Physical Requirements |
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| Other Information |
Compensation: Base compensation of $7,500, plus university-provided travel, lodging, and meals. |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number |
2026CW026Posting |
| Temporary |
Yes |
| Work Schedule |
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| Job Open Date |
07/13/2026 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
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| EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. |
| Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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Colgate University
Jul 13, 2026