Position Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all office and administrative tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Serve as supporting administrator on various projects.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information and assistance related to Amoud projects, general program operations, and activities.
• Identifies donor issues and addresses them through resolution and follow-up.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates them to supervisor.
• Provide professional assistance and interaction with donors (via phone, electronically, and face-to-face).
• Maintain external Amoud Foundation online profiles such as Charity Navigator and Guidestar, keeping information up-to-date
• Execute donor and funder communications including fundraising campaign letters, new donor letters, major donor letters, and gift acknowledgements
• Determine website updates needed to reflect the needs of the donors
• Receive, ship, and distribute all mail and packages to office staff.
• Organize and manage storage space.
• Assist with organizational events and activities.
• Available to work extended hours during busy seasons and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with minimum 2 years experience.
• Extremely well organized, focused, and goal oriented with strong attention to details and ability to effectively solve problems.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to represent Amoud Foundation positively.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization.
• Ability to use administrative and team collaboration software (Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and CRMs).
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional attitude based on the needs of a small team or constantly shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of initiative, energy, and enthusiasm, as well as provide innovative solutions to processes.
• Prior experience in database management as well as knowledge of CRM databases is a plus (including Salesforce).
• Cultural sensitivity in working with a wide array of ethnicities.
• Fluency in English, written and oral. Knowledge of Arabic/Urdu is a plus.
• Strong time management skills.
• Occasional travel and other errands are required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Work closely with the outreach director
• Oversee planning and execution of outreach programs.
• Build and lead a volunteer team and subcommittees.
• Set annual outreach goals aligned with IAR’s mission.

• Act as the primary contact (or designee) for interfaith activities and develop relationships with local organizations.
• Help create initiatives introducing Islam to the broader community (e.g., open houses, seminars).
• Work with the director to organize mosque tours and presentations for schools, businesses, and groups.

• Deliver accurate and respectful Islamic content.
• Partner with media and PR teams to address misconceptions about Islam.
• Train volunteers in public speaking and effective communication.

• Plan and help execute events like interfaith dialogues and educational workshops.
• Work with other committees to enhance outreach efforts.
• Work with the director to manage the outreach budget and report activities.

• Recruit, train, and mentor outreach volunteers.
• Develop systems for sustained volunteer engagement.

• Meet with the Imam’s office regularly.
• Assess and improve outreach program effectiveness.

• Strong knowledge of Islamic teachings and values.
• Leadership and organizational skills, with experience in community engagement.
• Public speaking and diplomacy abilities.
• Previous experience working with the outreach committee

• Approximately 5 hours per week, depending on activity levels.
• Attendance at monthly committee meetings and key events.

• Provide imagination and inspiration in developing educational programs consistent with the emerging needs of the dynamic and diverse Muslim-American community and the broader North American population.
• Engage in innovative resourcing for funding and philanthropy through personal contacts and the current digital environment, ensuring continued sustainability and growth.
• Strengthen our faculty and administration with compassionate leadership, prophetic values, and audacious foresight.
• Be a compelling public intellectual who embodies and articulates the mission, messages, and values of TISA, while serving as the principal voice for the Seminary in the public arena.

• Take the idea of “text and context” seriously, by emphasizing that one must have a sophisticated, deep, and nuanced working knowledge of our sacred texts coupled with the ability to understand and operate effectively in various local contexts while applying necessary “people skills”.
• Believe that a verified level of Arabic and Qur’anic proficiency must be required for our upcoming religious leadership as a key to maintaining our deep spiritual roots in this country.
• Are more reflective of the broad cultural and religious diversity of the men and women who make up the Muslim-American community.
• Represent decades of experience in developing, governing, and running inclusive Islamic centers and other non-profit institutions with an emphasis on professional development and clinical skill acquisition as needed.
• Have decades of experience in higher education as faculty and administration with a focus on quality, accessibility, and curriculum development.

• The President will exemplify good Islamic character and have passion around TISA commitments acting as a vibrant public intellectual and the face of TISA. The President will embody and articulate the mission and messages of TISA. The President will be a great storyteller, communicator, and spokesperson.
• The President will have proven successful in institution-building within a relevant organizational context with the requisite financial expertise and a proven record of resource development that can help TISA achieve sustainability and growth. The President will deploy diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within an Islamic framework.
• The President will engage and guide the students, faculty, staff, board, and community towards a vision, goals, and priorities that reflect and enhance the unique potential of North America in general and the Muslim-American community in particular. The President will be a generous listener, relationship builder, and effective communicator who empowers high performance and collaboration.
• The President will create space for the development and implementation of new and viable models for Islamic leadership education. By leveraging TISA’s assets and passion, collaborative partnerships, new ideas, and strategic risk-taking, the President will be a catalyst for creating a new and viable Islamic leadership education that will ensure TISA’s strength, vibrancy, and impact for coming generations.
• The President will regularly report to the Board on the activities he/she engages in to achieve the above.

• The President will be Islamically-focused while being culturally competent about the world, religious landscapes, theological education, and higher education.
• The President will have a strong, relevant track record, and demonstrable passion for TISA, its uniqueness, and its potential.

• A Master’s Degree, with a doctorate preferred. A degree in Islamic Studies, Chaplaincy, Comparative Religion, Ministry, or a related field would be a plus. Candidates with an MBA or JD are also eligible to apply.

About Zakat Foundation of America

Position Overview: Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices, reimbursements, and procurement forms
• Maintain accounts payable records and vendor balances
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Review documentation and approvals before payment
• Reconcile credit card transactions
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing

Accounts Receivable / Donor Relations

• Enter daily donations into the database accurately
• Communicate with donors and matching gift companies
• Handle donation receipts and donor updates
• Coordinate with the Orphan Sponsorship Manager
• Generate reports, letters, and mailing materials
• Manage returned mail and update donor records

Foreign (Overseas) Office Accounts

• Reconcile country office journals and program budgets
• Ensure accuracy and procedural compliance in reporting
• Coordinate with program managers on budget adjustments
• Support procurement systems and financial oversight
• Identify discrepancies or fraud; conduct internal audits
• Prepare financial reports as needed by the CFO

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience
• Nonprofit experience preferred (1–2 years)
• Solid understanding of FASB & GAAP standards
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Proficient in databases and spreadsheets (Excel)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage large volumes of data accurately
• High attention to detail and professional judgment
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

Work Environment

• Office-based (Bridgeview, IL)
• Drug-free and smoke-free environment
• Frequent computer and phone use
• Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply

• Chaplaincy Models and Methods
• Theology and Scripture for Chaplaincy
• Ethics for Chaplaincy
• Sociology and Psychology for Chaplains
• Islamic Pastoral Theology
• Elective course in candidate's chaplaincy specialization

• Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Rank: Open
• Contract: Term contracts renewable through faculty review process
• Residency: Hartford County proximity highly preferred; required for full-time positions
• Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Three letters of reference (submitted directly by recommenders)