The two-year Graduate Assistant role pairs a Master of Arts in Religion through Community of Christ Seminary with part-time ministry work supporting the Campus Minister and student life at Graceland University.

Position Description

Open until 28 February 2026

Employer

World Church and Graceland University

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language(s)

English

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and admission to Community of Christ Seminary required.

Experience Required/Desired

Passion/sense of call to ministry, organization and leadership skills required. Ability and desire to connect with college-age students required. Experience with college-age student spiritual development and/or ministry desired.

Immediate Supervisor

Graceland Campus Minister

Employment Status

20+ hours/week

Number of Hours per Week: 20

Summary of Position

The two-year Graduate Assistant position is an opportunity to develop personally and professionally in ministry with Community of Christ. The Graduate Assistant will complete a Master of Arts in Religion or similar through the Community of Christ Seminary while actively involved in ministry at Graceland University on the Lamoni, Iowa, campus. The Graduate Assistant serves as an assistant to the Campus Minister. The position provides ministry through the Community of Christ tradition and practices to and with students, in groups and one-on-one. The position is part of the Student Life team and shares a focus on student success and retention. The part-time position includes a small salary, seminary costs, on-campus housing and food (individual, during the academic year only), office space and books. The ministry portion of the position consists of two, 16-week periods for each of two years, approximately 15 August through 15 December and 2 January through 2 May, with dates negotiable and fluctuating to the corresponding academic calendar for Graceland University’s Lamoni, Iowa, campus. Work on the Master of Arts through the Community of Christ Seminary has its own academic schedule; the Graduate Assistant will be expected to attend in-person focus sessions scheduled during the 16-week periods. Work on the degree is not part of the 20 hours of work per week.

Essential Functions

1. Successfully complete the Master of Arts degree in the Community of Christ Seminary
2. Offers pastoral care, disciple formation, and relational ministry to students on the Lamoni campus, focusing on Community of Christ students. (5 hours per week)
3. Maintains a ministry of presence in the Campus Ministries Student Office as scheduled with the Campus Minister. (5 hours per week)
4. Offers a positive witness and testimony of Jesus Christ and the Community of Christ.
5. Assists the Campus Minister with InSpire, the Community of Christ Missional Ministry and Leadership Practicum. (2 hours per week)
6. Attends, supports, and leads Community of Christ worship on campus, including speaking, presiding, and administering the Sacraments (if holding appropriate priesthood). (2 hours per week)
7. Attends, supports, leads meetings of the Campus Ministries teams, including the Council of House Chaplains and Campus Chaplains (student employees). (2 hours per week)
8. Provides ministry to the wider campus community and church when possible; participates in World Church events as coordinated with the Campus Minister. (2 hours per week)

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Personal ministry
2. Approachability
3. Compassion
4. Integrity/trust
5. Listening
6. Strong written/verbal communications
7. Physical demands include the ability to move across campus, sitting for extended periods of time

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Student development oriented
2. Problem-solving/creativity
3. Self-starter/initiative

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

No

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt

Application Instructions

Fill out World Church Employee application to apply.