Graduate Assistant - Theology

Career and Professional Development Center; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

StMU Theology Department seeks a Graduate Assistant to support day-to-day operations and research tasks in the Theology office. The role includes receptionist duties, mail processing, social media updates, and occasional teaching support.

Responsibilities cover research tasks, grading assistance, exam proctoring, and project support with faculty. This on-campus position carries a stipend and spans Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, renewable upon performance.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor’s degree and enrolled as a graduate student at StMU.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service.
• Willingness to learn academic research tools for Theology.
• Ability to create publicity for Theology department events.
• Reliable, punctual, and respectful of confidentiality.
• Team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage office communications.
• Answer calls and direct to appropriate staff.
• Process mail and maintain files.
• Manage office supplies and social media for Theology dept.
• Report progress weekly to supervisor.
• Perform research tasks using Blume Library and online resources.
• Assist in teaching classroom lessons if requested.
• Assist faculty with grading and proctor exams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Publicity creation

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate student status (Master/PhD) at StMU

Tools

Blume Library

Online research tools

Job description

Graduate Assistant – Theology

Recruitment began August 19, 2026. The job listing expires September 9, 2026.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides general office support to the faculty and staff of the Theology department, including duties related to day-to-day operations and special projects, such as research tasks and exam proctoring. Serves as receptionist in the Theology office during working hours, managing phones and in-person visitors. Updates Theology Department social media.

• Compensation: Stipend of $3,500 per semester
• Hours: 15 hours per/week, during standard workday
• Duration: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Assistant Duties

• Greets all visitors/employees/students who come to the Theology Department office
• Answers all incoming calls and directs them to the appropriate individual
• Processes the mail
• Maintains department office files and filing
• Maintains stock of office supplies, reordering as required
• Manages social media for the Theology Department
• Reports work progress on a weekly basis to supervisor

Research Assistant Duties

• Perform research tasks for faculty projects, using Blume Library and online resources
• Opportunity to prepare and teach classroom lessons for Theology faculty, if desired
• Assist faculty with grading, especially tests or quizzes
• Occasionally proctor exams or quizzes for faculty members

EDUCATION

• Earned baccalaureate degree and enrolled as a degree-seeking master’s or doctoral student at StMU.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills
• Telephone etiquette and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to take accurate messages
• Willingness to learn how to use basic tools for academic research in the field of Theology
• Ability to create and disseminate publicity for Theology department events and initiatives
• Must be conscientious, prompt, and have respect for the confidential nature of the office
• Must be responsible, take initiative, and work well with others

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Courage to ask questions and seek clarification, and take direction as necessary
• Preferred degree program: Theology, but all graduate students at StMU are welcome
• Interest in assisting with ongoing department projects, like Theology Overnight Intensive, La Biblia Project (https://labiblia.stmarytx.edu/), Theology Day, and faculty research initiatives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATIONS

Application deadline is September 8, 2026.

For more information or questions regarding this opportunity, please contact James B. Ball, Ph.D., [e-mail]