Graduate Assistant - Mission and Ministry

Alvernia University; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvernia University is seeking a Graduate Assistant in the Mission and Ministry Department to support campus ministry programs and faith-based initiatives in Reading, PA. You will assist with events, communications, and service projects while promoting Franciscan values.

The role requires full-time enrollment in a graduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA and strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible hours include at least one semester, with options for 20 or 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Active, Enthusiastic Faith Life.
• Full-time enrollment in a graduate program with at least 3.2 GPA.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Canva, and Alvernia media tools.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate Campus Ministry events and pilgrimages.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, document preparation, social media updates.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities with Holleran Center service projects.
• Promote Catholic Identity and model Franciscan values through reflection sessions.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate program enrollment

GPA minimum 3.2

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Alvernia media tools

Job description

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Graduate Assistant - Mission and Ministry

Student Graduate Assistants Reading, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1576

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)