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Georgetown University

Episcopal Chaplain

Washington, DC · On-site

$47K - $87K/yr

With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the ... The Episcopal Chaplain is responsible for providing pastoral presence and support, reflective ...

Arizona State Hospital

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Tucson, AZ · On-site

$51K - $55K/yr

CHAPLAIN I Job Location: Address: Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson 10000 South Wilmot Tucson, Arizona 85734 Posting Details: Salary: $48,000.00 $51,600.00 $55,200.00 Grade: 17 Closing ...

Hobby Lobby

Lock & Key Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

Chaplain Services on Campus Responsibilities Include: * Working directly with store management and store operations to resolve issues with security hardware * Maintenance of department database

Hobby Lobby

Housekeeper - Night Shift

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$20.90/hr

Chaplain Services on campus Safety Sensitive position - subject to drug and alcohol testing. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability ...

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How much do campus chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for campus chaplain in the United States is $72,950.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Campus Chaplain vs Campus Pastor?

AspectCampus ChaplainCampus Pastor
Required CredentialsReligious degree, ordination, or certificationReligious degree, ordination, or certification
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, religious settings, student-focusedEducational institutions, religious settings, student-focused
Employer & IndustryColleges, universities, faith-based organizationsColleges, universities, faith-based organizations
Primary FocusProviding spiritual support, counseling, and religious servicesLeading religious activities, pastoral care, community engagement

Both Campus Chaplains and Campus Pastors serve in educational settings and require similar credentials. However, Campus Chaplains primarily focus on spiritual support and counseling, while Campus Pastors often lead religious programs and community activities. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right role based on your skills and career goals.

What Does a Campus Chaplain Do?

As a campus chaplain, your responsibilities include promoting students’ faith development through worship time and service, as well as empowering them to participate in the church for a lifetime, especially those who are interested in a position within the clergy. Some jobs require you to participate in school councils related to the ministry, partner with the theology department, and be a preacher on campus. You give students guidance about issues of spiritual and personal development, provide worship leadership, and coordinate service opportunities, all while nurturing a multicultural perspective. Other duties include overseeing your department’s budget and training faculty members on ways to encourage student faith development. You are also expected to partner with local congregations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Campus Chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Campus Chaplain, you typically need a background in theology or religious studies, ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith tradition, and experience in spiritual care. Familiarity with pastoral care tools, counseling techniques, and campus ministry management systems is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to foster inclusive environments are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are important because they ensure effective spiritual support, ethical guidance, and community-building among diverse campus populations.

How does a Campus Chaplain typically collaborate with other campus departments and student organizations?

Campus Chaplains often work closely with various departments such as student affairs, counseling services, and diversity offices to support the holistic well-being of students. They also collaborate with student organizations to facilitate interfaith dialogues, organize community service projects, and provide guidance during campus events. Building these partnerships helps the Chaplain create inclusive spiritual programming and ensures students from diverse backgrounds feel supported. This collaborative approach is essential for fostering a welcoming campus environment and addressing students' evolving needs.

What are campus chaplains?

Campus chaplains are spiritual leaders who provide guidance, support, and religious services to students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities. They help create a welcoming environment for individuals of all faiths and backgrounds, offering counseling, leading services, and organizing interfaith activities. Chaplains also serve as confidential resources for those navigating personal or spiritual challenges, and they often work to promote dialogue and understanding across diverse campus communities.
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Infographic showing various Campus Chaplain job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,950 per year, or $35.1 per hour.
Campus Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life

Campus Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL

$64K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Join Our Mission at Augustana College
At Augustana College, we don’t just educate students - we empower them. As a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences, we invest in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and building strong community partnerships—the driving forces of our Bold amp; Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29).
For our 2,500 students, Augustana offers a collaborative and student-focused environment, in which faculty and staff play an active role in shaping futures through hands-on learning, mentorship and leadership development. Located on a scenic, wooded campus in Rock Island, Illinois, Augustana is part of the vibrant Quad-Cities metropolitan area (pop. 470,000), about a 3-hour drive from Chicago.
We seek mission-driven professionals who are passionate about student success, innovation and making an impact. If you thrive in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration and the power of transformative education, we invite you to bring your talents to Augustana.
Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.
Job Title: Campus Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life
Status: Full-time, Exempt position – 12-month work schedule
Reports To: Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
Overview: The Campus Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life provides spiritual leadership to the campus community through efforts designed to cultivate connection, explore purpose and to intersect faith and learning. Successful candidates should bring experience working with young adults. This includes implementation of the college’s strategic directives as informed by the Five Faith Commitments of Augustana College and Rooted and Open: The Common Calling of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities.
Augustana’s next Campus Chaplain will be called to lead a diverse and changing campus community in the promotion of spiritual health, wholeness and growth by means “deeply rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and boldly open to insights from other religious and secular traditions” (Rooted and Open). This position will provide spiritual formation and educational leadership through planning and directing programs and activities related to ministry, service and vocational development, and the promotion of the mission, purpose and goals of Augustana College.
Primary Duties:
  • Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to the Augustana College community, with a particular focus on college students.
  • Be an active, collaborative member of the Student Life division. Examples include participation in Orientation, Welcome Week, residential life programs, and student life events and meetings.
  • Collaborate with departments across campus to develop and implement student programming to support the mission of Augustana College.
  • Design (often with students and colleagues), coordinate and preside at worship services throughout the academic year.
  • Build and lead a spiritual and religious life leadership team composed of students who work with the Chaplain in planning, coordinating, and implementing the campus ministry program.
  • Foster campus conversations that build understanding of the Five Faith Commitments, Rooted and Open and similar documents informing the missional aspect of the shared life of the campus community.
  • Nurture and promote the spiritual and worship lives of non-Lutheran and non-Christian students, including when desirable, inviting partnership with religious communities in the Quad Cities region, and serving as advisor to Interfaith student organizations.
  • Develop campus ministry programming that engages a diverse student body, inviting students to examine their faith and spirituality through vocational reflection, service opportunities and Interfaith engagement.
  • Serve as an active member of the planning, implementation, and execution of the ALIVE Program (Augustana Leaders in Vocational Exploration).
  • Oversee, advise and as necessary organize designated spiritual life and service groups among students (e.g., Campus Cupboard), and serve as a partner or liaison to faculty / staff / community partners serving as advisors to such groups.
  • Plan and oversee special commemorations and services for the campus community as appropriate, including traditional activities related to the opening and closing of the academic year, Homecoming, Advent, Yom HaShoah, and similar commemorations.
  • Foster and provide support for the well-being and wellness of the College community, including serving as a liaison between the College and students/families in times of personal or family emergency.
  • Organize retreats, service trips and civic engagement activities in alignment with the academic calendar.
  • Encourage and as appropriate assist in planning programs and camps that bring pre-college students to the Augustana campus.
  • Manage campus ministries staff and relevant budgets.
  • In consultation with the Vice President of Student Life, partner with the Offices of Advancement and Admissions in activities that engage alumni and prospective students in the campus ministry program.
  • Serve on the leadership team of the Presidential Center for Faith and Learning, acting as a liaison with the Vice President of Student Life.
  • Serve on appropriate institutional and student life committees as assigned.
  • Be an active participant in the colleague group of Chaplains at ELCA Colleges.
  • Serve as a liaison to the ELCA, including as appropriate the congregations and synodical structures of the Northern Illinois and Southeast Iowa Synods.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Vice President of Student Life.
Skills and Experience:
  • 3 to 5 years of ministry experience.
  • Clear understanding of ministry in a college setting. Specifically, understanding the needs of current students.
  • Familiarity with the traditions and values of Lutheran higher education, especially as understood in the ELCA.
  • An ability to graciously lead Christian ministries within ecumenical and interfaith contexts.
  • Culturally agile and proficient, and dedicated to culture and connection.
  • Demonstrated administrative ability to work independently and make sound, timely decisions.
  • Managerial and supervisory experience.
  • Strong communication skills, both in writing and orally.
  • Experience and comfort in using technologies and social media.
Requirements:
  • Master of Divinity or related Master’s degree required. Additional or advanced education (doctorate) and training is valued.
  • An ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in good standing with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and eligible for the clergy roster of the Northern Illinois Synod.
Work Environment: Work assignments may require working indoors and outdoors. Evening and weekend work will be required, albeit typically planned with appropriate notice. The exception would be during campus / world emergencies.

Physical Demands: This position requires light physical effort. Position may require long periods of standing or walking, and may require frequent lifting of lightweight material.
Travel: This position requires regular travel locally to engage with community partners and minimal, intermittent distance travel for Augustana and ELCA related meetings and business. Must be able to drive a vehicle.
Additional Information:

Pay and Benefits: The hiring range for this position is $64,000 - $74,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet clergy eligibility requirements may request that a portion of their compensation be designated as a housing allowance consistent with IRS regulations.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of employees:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
  • Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance programs
  • Retirement plan with a generous company contribution
  • Excellent paid time off/holiday benefits
  • Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
  • Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)
You can learn more about our benefit programs at our Benefits website.
Application Instructions: For consideration, interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, a copy of a delivered sermon including the context and audience (written, audio or video), and a one page professional philosophy / approach to the applicant’s vocation to serve as a College Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life.
Note:
Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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