Job Description
A Graduate Assistant in the Mission and Ministry Department at Alvernia University provides administrative and programmatic support, fosters core the Franciscan values of service, peace, collegiality, humility, and contemplation on the campus.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Support: Assist in organizing and facilitating Campus Ministry events, pilgrimages, spiritual programming, including ministry of presence to support students in their Faith journey.
Administrative Support: Handle project management, document preparation, scheduling, organization, and update social media.
Service: Assist with volunteer opportunities; coordinate with Holleran Center service projects.
Mission Integration: Generate ideas to promote Catholic Identity on Alvernia’s Campuses; model Franciscan values; lead reflection sessions.
Qualifications:
Active, Enthusiastic Faith Life.
Academic Life: Full-time enrollment in a graduate program, maintaining at least a 3.2 GPA.
Skills: Strong communication skills (verbal and written); organizational skills; ability to utilize and manipulate Microsoft Office, other content creation tools (Canva, etc.), and all Alvernia media tools.
Commitment:
Time: At least one semester
Full-time (20 hours/week), or Part-time (10 hours/week)
Tuition Waiver
Skills Required
- Active, enthusiastic faith life
- Full-time enrollment in a graduate program
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to use and manipulate Microsoft Office
- Ability to use content creation tools such as Canva
- Ability to use Alvernia media tools
- Commitment of at least one semester
What We Do
As one of only 24 Franciscan institutions in the United States, we believe in developing ethical leaders with moral courage and a commitment to service. Our values-based learning philosophy and emphasis on experiential learning opens doors to careers with a variety of companies throughout the region and nation. Alvernia combines the personal touch and attention of a small private college with the outstanding academics of a university. Our students benefit from a liberal arts foundation that helps them develop their own passions and goals. They also receive first-rate professional preparation to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Taught by faculty who are experts in their fields, our students appreciate the small class sizes and breadth of our academic programs. Our School of Graduate and Adult Education offers several graduate programs and dozens of degree-completion programs across nearly every field to prepare students for the life and career they want to pursue.
