Graduate Assistant - Imaginarium (Part-Time)

Indiana Wesleyan University; Marion, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN seeks a Graduate Assistant for the Imaginarium to support project coordination and administrative tasks within the School of Theology & Ministry at IWU Marion.

This part-time role requires strong organizational skills, hospitality, and a clear Christian commitment. You will help with scheduling, database maintenance, event planning, grant activities, and distribution of resources for staff and programs. A cooperative team environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
• Bachelor's degree in the field of ministry is preferred.
• Event planning and administrative experience required; ministerial experience in the local church preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including filing, typing, copying, setting up appointments, travel arrangements and taking messages
• Maintain program database as needed
• Help organize/plan and participate in grant-related activities
• Assist in curation, production and distribution of resources boxes
• Oversee program and staff supplies, needs, etc.

Skills

Organization

Hospitality

Event planning

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Imaginarium (Part-Time)

Reporting Relationship: Director of Operations & Project Management

Department: School of Theology & Ministry-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Noggle Christian Ministries, Marion, IN

Summary of Position: The GA Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing project support to various initiatives and staff in the Imaginarium. This position requires strong skills in organization and hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including filing, typing, copying, setting up appointments, travel arrangements and taking messages
• Maintain program database as needed
• Help organize/plan and participate in grant-related activities
• Assist in curation, production and distribution of resources boxes
• Oversee program and staff supplies, needs, etc.

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the field of ministry is preferred

Experience

• Event planning and administrative experience required. Ministerial experience in the local church preferred

Required Skills

• Model Christlikeness through his/her personal walk with God
• Foster and develop community for the purpose of transformational growth and service
• Execute and deliver complex events
• Solve problems and manage conflict

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 US Eastern Daylight Time