Graduate Assistant - Spiritual Life
North Central University, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Job Title
Graduate Assistant – Spiritual Life
Classification
Graduate Assistant
Reports To
Dean of Multicultural Engagement & Spiritual Life
Note: North Central University's Graduate program is online only
North Central University Mission Statement
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in academic practice and the Christian faith.
Position Purpose
The Spiritual Life Graduate Assistant (GA) will help keep the Spiritual Life Department running by assisting with programming and administrative support. This position will manage the chapel accountability program by assisting with communication about chapel requirements, managing student questions, and completing follow-ups with students who do not meet NCU’s chapel requirements.
Responsibilities
Chapel Communication: Coordinate the chapel schedule in conjunction with the AVP of Spiritual Life by communicating with chapel speakers, confirming details, and completing honorariums.
Chapel email inbox management: reply to questions promptly.
Meet with students who have questions about the chapel requirements through the chapel variance process and follow-up with students who appeal their chapel status if they do not meet their requirements.
Engage and connect with students via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Assist with communication (posters, daily announcements, banners, fliers) and gathering necessary supplies.
Spiritual Life Communication: Manage chapel calendar weekly by ensuring Marketing has the most updated speakers list.
Coordinate all outside speakers – topics, schedules, travel, PowerPoint, and support day of Chapel.
Obtain W9 forms from speakers and submit check requests for honorariums.
Make copies and prepare documents for all Spiritual Life meetings.
Submit receipts for reimbursement monthly in conjunction with the appropriate department.
Multicultural Graduate Assistant: Encourage Spiritual life on campus by providing leadership for Morning Rise in conjunction with Morning Rise Director, occasionally hosting chapel, and attending meetings, as schedule allows.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree is required. All GAs must be enrolled in NCU Graduate level courses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated Christian character and servant leadership.
Commitment to University mission and statement of faith.
Ability to work in supervisory, collegial, and/or mentoring relationships with others, including staff, faculty, and students.
Knowledge of and ability to fully use technological resources, including a wide variety of computer programs and applications.
Spiritual Life knowledge and experience are preferred.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to communicate and follow up verbally and in writing to ensure a shared understanding of accurate information.
Ability to deal with conflict resolution in a professional manner.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and conflicting priorities to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately.
Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
Skill and ability to input data accurately and efficiently.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, reach, and lift above the head.
Working Conditions and Frequency
20 Hours/Week
Environmental Conditions
Daily exposure to repetitive motions of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Position is located in an urban, Christ-centered environment.
Equipment and Tools
Use of a PC and telephone, and photocopier machine approximately 80% of the workday.
Equal Opportunity Statement
North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the qualifications of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform functions not specifically addressed in this job description.
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Graduate Assistant – Spiritual Life
Classification
Graduate Assistant
Reports To
Dean of Multicultural Engagement & Spiritual Life
Note: North Central University's Graduate program is online only
North Central University Mission Statement
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in academic practice and the Christian faith.
Position Purpose
The Spiritual Life Graduate Assistant (GA) will help keep the Spiritual Life Department running by assisting with programming and administrative support. This position will manage the chapel accountability program by assisting with communication about chapel requirements, managing student questions, and completing follow-ups with students who do not meet NCU’s chapel requirements.
Responsibilities
Chapel Communication: Coordinate the chapel schedule in conjunction with the AVP of Spiritual Life by communicating with chapel speakers, confirming details, and completing honorariums.
Chapel email inbox management: reply to questions promptly.
Meet with students who have questions about the chapel requirements through the chapel variance process and follow-up with students who appeal their chapel status if they do not meet their requirements.
Engage and connect with students via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Assist with communication (posters, daily announcements, banners, fliers) and gathering necessary supplies.
Spiritual Life Communication: Manage chapel calendar weekly by ensuring Marketing has the most updated speakers list.
Coordinate all outside speakers – topics, schedules, travel, PowerPoint, and support day of Chapel.
Obtain W9 forms from speakers and submit check requests for honorariums.
Make copies and prepare documents for all Spiritual Life meetings.
Submit receipts for reimbursement monthly in conjunction with the appropriate department.
Multicultural Graduate Assistant: Encourage Spiritual life on campus by providing leadership for Morning Rise in conjunction with Morning Rise Director, occasionally hosting chapel, and attending meetings, as schedule allows.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree is required. All GAs must be enrolled in NCU Graduate level courses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated Christian character and servant leadership.
Commitment to University mission and statement of faith.
Ability to work in supervisory, collegial, and/or mentoring relationships with others, including staff, faculty, and students.
Knowledge of and ability to fully use technological resources, including a wide variety of computer programs and applications.
Spiritual Life knowledge and experience are preferred.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to communicate and follow up verbally and in writing to ensure a shared understanding of accurate information.
Ability to deal with conflict resolution in a professional manner.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and conflicting priorities to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately.
Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
Skill and ability to input data accurately and efficiently.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, reach, and lift above the head.
Working Conditions and Frequency
20 Hours/Week
Environmental Conditions
Daily exposure to repetitive motions of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Position is located in an urban, Christ-centered environment.
Equipment and Tools
Use of a PC and telephone, and photocopier machine approximately 80% of the workday.
Equal Opportunity Statement
North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the qualifications of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform functions not specifically addressed in this job description.
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