Associate Dean for Student Life and University Public Worship (Academic Year Only)

**Job Description**

**JOB PURPOSE:**

The Associate Dean for Student Life and University Public Worship serves as a key leader within the Office for Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL), with a dual focus on supporting student religious life and overseeing the coordination of University Public Worship. This role works closely with chaplain affiliates, and campus partners to ensure all traditions are supported and represented in the fabric of university life. The associate dean provides pastoral care to students, staff, and faculty, manages student-facing programs such as New Student Orientation and Family Weekend, and leads the administrative planning and execution of Sunday worship in Memorial Church. This position represents a vital connection point between tradition and innovation, offering both administrative leadership and spiritual presence in the Stanford community.

**CORE DUTIES:**

+ Coordinate University Public Worship
+ Oversee planning, l...