Spiritual Life Assistant (Federal Work Study)

Function: 

The Spiritual Life Assistant is a work-study position, and the applicant must be eligible and approved through Financial Aid. The assistant will report to the University Chaplain, or the designated professional, to provide administrative, logistical, and hospitality support for Spiritual Life activities. This role helps maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment for students seeking spiritual growth, pastoral care, or community engagement.

Responsibilities:  

• Maintains a warm presence for greeting new students and visiting families.
• Offers hospitality at Spiritual Life events and serves our guest speakers and musicians.
• Checks for mail, responds to general requests by email, text, or calls.
• Assists with setup, breakdown, and greeting at bi-weekly “99” gatherings. 
• Designs flyers, posts, and other communication pieces, while promoting activities to teammates, classmates, and other individuals who might benefit from their attendance. 
• Helps to keep stock of office supplies, waters, paper goods, and other items that might be used with “99” or small group activities.
• Tracks event attendance and manages certain contact lists.
• Shops for general supplies and giveaway items.
• Displays punctuality, self-discipline, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

Qualifications:

The applicant should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, push, pull, bend, stoop and reach for long periods of time as well as lift up to 35 pounds. Work Study Assistants should have experience and skill in the operation of personal computers, word processing, email, and searching the Internet.  

Terms of Employment: 

         Part-Time Federal Work Study Position-Hours not to exceed 10 per week

WORK ETHICS: 

• Enhances the mission of the university by demonstrating willingness to work as a team player 
• Complies with the policies and procedures of the university and the library 
• Maintains confidentiality 
• Arrives at work punctually for all shifts and informs supervisor when unable to attend or if late 
• Works a flexible schedule as needed and understands that evening work is expected 
• Gives priority to spiritual life duties over personal endeavors that may be allowed (homework, etc.) 
• Demonstrates professionalism in contact with students, coworkers, and the public 
• Displays cooperative, supportive and professional behavior toward colleagues and the administration 
• Recognizes and respects the line between professional and personal relationships with students 
• Demonstrates willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, media), organizational coworkers and other public contacts 

Reports To:  University Chaplain

Qualifications: 

Must be federal work study eligible. To determine eligibility please complete the Jotform at: https://form.jotform.com/202784938888175.

Spiritual Life Assistant should have average eye-hand coordination, use of fingers, and good verbal and written communication skills. They should be able to work with detail, check accuracy, make visual comparisons, and work well with people. Spiritual Life Assistant should also be able to move often from one task to another using several different skills. 

To apply for the position, please visit https://apply.appone.com/job/6ac66b3ee93b5ba18372b413.