Graceland University Campus Ministries Graduate Assistant in Iowa,

Graceland University Campus Ministries Graduate Assistant in Iowa, USA

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

World Church and Graceland University

Not eligible

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

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.

Graceland Campus Minister

20+ hours/week

Number of Hours per Week: 20

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.

• Successfully complete the Master of Arts degree in the Community of Christ Seminary
• Offers pastoral care, disciple formation, and relational ministry to students on the Lamoni campus, focusing on Community of Christ students. (5 hours per week)
• Maintains a ministry of presence in the Campus Ministries Student Office as scheduled with the Campus Minister. (5 hours per week)
• Offers a positive witness and testimony of Jesus Christ and the Community of Christ.
• Assists the Campus Minister with InSpire, the Community of Christ Missional Ministry and Leadership Practicum. (2 hours per week)
• 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)
• Attends, supports, leads meetings of the Campus Ministries teams, including the Council of House Chaplains and Campus Chaplains (student employees). (2 hours per week)
• 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)
• Personal ministry
• Approachability
• Compassion
• Integrity/trust
• Physical demands include the ability to move across campus, sitting for extended periods of time

• Problem-solving/creativity

No

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.

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.

Complete a World Church Employee Application to apply for this position.

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