Special Advisor, Spiritual Life Programming and Religious Discrimination

Position Summary

NYU's Global Programs & University Life organization is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and accessibility that inform academic excellence. Employees in this organization are expected to contribute to diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

The Special Advisor for Spiritual Life Education and Outreach (“Special Advisor”) will work within New York University’s Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Global Spiritual Life to connect the important work of Global Inclusion Diversity Equity Belonging and Access (Global IDBEA) to the needs of spiritual, religious, secular, and interfaith students on campus. The role of the Special Advisor is to serve in a cross-functional and community-facing capacity, partnering across the Global Network University with the offices of Academic Affairs in each school, Student Services, Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation, to offer consultative and educational services on issues of religious inclusion, religious literacy, accommodations, and anti-discrimination.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's Degree in Education, Public Policy, Religions Studies, Communications, or related field.Required Experience:5+ years of relevant experience in an academic or corporate environment or equivalent combination.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of constituencies within the university and beyond. Strong leadership skills and ability to be an effective community builder. Knowledge of diverse religious and spiritual traditions. Advanced understanding of how universities function. Familiarity with working with Offices of Equal Opportunity and/or related entities with regards to legal issues facing universities around discrimination, hate speech, etc. as well as university principles surrounding academic freedom and student activism, and a deep understanding of intersectionality and intersectional issues.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity