Graceland University Campus Ministries Graduate Assistant in Iowa,

Overview

21 January 2026

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.

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.

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

• 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

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

No

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.

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.

No

Non-Exempt

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