The two-year Graduate Assistant position at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, USA, offers personal and professional development in ministry, including completing a Master of Arts in Religion, providing ministry to students, and receiving a small salary, housing, and other benefits.

Position Description

Open until filled

Employer

World Church

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language

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 University 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 August 15th through December 15th and January 2nd through May 2nd, 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 seminary has its own academic schedule; work on the degree is not part of the 20 hours per week; the Graduate Assistant will be expected to attend in-person focus sessions scheduled during the 16-week periods.

Essential Functions

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

Hours per week are approximate and will be coordinated with the Campus Minister.

Required Competencies/Skills

• Personal ministry
• Approachability
• Compassion
• Integrity/trust
• Listening
• Strong written/verbal communications
• Physical demands include the ability to move across campus, sitting for extended periods of time.

Desired Competencies/Skills

• Student development oriented
• Problem-solving/creativity
• Self-starter/initiative

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes, this position has indirect supervision of student employees and volunteers associated with Campus Ministries and in consultation with the Campus Minister, the direct supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is 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

(Preferred, but not required)

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Fill out the World Church Employee Application to apply.