Graduate Assistant - Campus Ministries

Regent; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support Campus Ministries, Chapel and UnChapel services, and volunteer teams. You will assist with event logistics, hospitality, and budget coordination while gaining ministry leadership experience on campus in Virginia Beach.

The role emphasizes public speaking, teamwork, and adaptability, with a pathway toward full-time employment and active involvement in campus ministry initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Regent graduate student.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be comfortable in leadership roles.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team, even in high-pressure situations.
• Must be willing to transition into a full-time role within the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating Chapel and UnChapel services through hospitality coordination and volunteer team logistics.
• Attend Chapel or UnChapel weekly, alternating between them; may attend both as transition approaches full-time.
• Supervise department interns and student volunteers; attend weekly intern meetings.
• Assist with supply ordering and coordination.
• Coordinate departmental training meetings and Campus Ministries events.
• Shadow the Chapel and Admin Coordinator in administrative tasks.
• Attend meetings with Regent partners or external partners for shadowing.
• Participate in supervisory checkpoint meetings with leadership.
• Engage in public speaking/ministry opportunities.
• Assist in overseeing Campus Ministries marketing.
• Connect with ministry partners (UnChapel sponsors, church partners, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Planning Center

ProPresenter

Job description

Responsibilities

• The GA will assist the Chapel and Administrative Coordinator with planning and coordinating Chapel and UnChapel services through hospitality coordination, assisting with coordinating student volunteer teams, and service logistics.
• The GA must attend either Chapel or UnChapel each week, and attend both on an equal and alternating basis throughout their time as a GA (attending both services weekly is optional, but will be required once the transition into a full-time role draws closer)
• Shadow and assist the Chapel & Admin Coordinator in supervising department interns and student volunteer teams (this will require attendance at weekly intern meetings)
• Assist with supply ordering and coordination
• Assist with coordinating other departmental training meetings (Leadership Labs, etc.) and special Campus Ministries events
• Shadow the Chapel and Admin coordinator as they complete administrative tasks
• Attend meetings with other Regent partners or external partners as assigned with the Chapel and Admin Coordinator for shadowing purposes
• Attend supervisory checkpoint meetings with the Chapel and Admin Coordinator and the Director of Campus Ministries as scheduled
• Engage in public speaking/ministry opportunities as offered by the Director of Campus Ministries and the Chapel and Admin Coordinator
• Assist in providing oversight for Campus Ministries marketing
• Shadow the Chapel and Admin coordinator in connecting with ministry partners (UnChapel sponsors, church partners, CM+ partners, etc.)

Requirements

• Must be a current Regent graduate student
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be comfortable in leadership roles
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team, even in high-pressure situations
• Must have a flexible, team-oriented, and servant-hearted spirit and be willing to learn, grow, and serve with others in the Campus Ministries team
• Must be capable of leading large student teams and be passionate about student discipleship
• Must be teachable, eager to learn, and highly flexible and adaptable
• Must be available and willing to transition into a full-time role with the University within the 2026-2027 academic year
• Must be passionate about college ministry and student discipleship (a demonstrated interest and experience with mentorship is a plus)
• Good listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must have interest and demonstrated skill in administrative work and an interest in event planning
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PPT, etc.) or open to training
• Experience working with budget planning and tracking is a plus; comfort and experience working with monetary calculations is required
• A high degree of emotional and spiritual maturity when dealing with confidential matters
• Must possess organizational skills and be able to manage multiple tasks and details
• Must be resourceful and take initiative in problem-solving
• Must be comfortable with public speaking
• Must be able to work with limited supervision
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and be able to work evenings (Thursday evenings weekly, plus occasional other evenings/weekends for events throughout the year)
• Must be comfortable in high-paced, high productivity-demand work environments
• Must have creative interest and skill, with some level of comfort or experience working with digital marketing platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
• Experience with church event management software (Planning Center and ProPresenter) is a plus
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Salary: $12.77 - $14.50 per hour

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Benefits

Not benefits eligible

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