Graduate Assistant, Dominican Mission and Ministry

Search Number	# DM 103
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Part-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Dominican Mission and Ministry Graduate Assistant is a 10-month position each year over the course of earning a Master’s degree at Albertus Magnus College. The Graduate Assistant position is limited to applicants seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL), or Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). The Graduate Assistant will be in support of Albertus’ Office of Dominican Mission and Ministries and the Meister Eckhart center for catholic and Dominican Life. The Office of Dominican Mission and Ministry is made up of three, 1 person offices: the Mission Office, Dominican Ministries, and the Meister Eckhart Center for Catholic and Dominican Life. As the GA for Mission and Ministry, you will split your time between the three offices. The Graduate Assistant will work part-time to assist with programming and promotion. The Graduate Assistant will also work to bring in other students, faculty, and staff to engage with the Dominicant heritage and Catholic nature of the institution.

Overview

The Dominican Mission and Ministry Graduate Assistant is a 10-month position each year over the course of earning a Master’s degree at Albertus Magnus College. The Graduate Assistant position is limited to applicants seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL), or Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). The Graduate Assistant will be in support of Albertus’ Office of Dominican Mission and Ministries and the Meister Eckhart center for catholic and Dominican Life. The Office of Dominican Mission and Ministry is made up of three, 1 person offices: the Mission Office, Dominican Ministries, and the Meister Eckhart Center for Catholic and Dominican Life. As the GA for Mission and Ministry, you will split your time between the three offices.

The Graduate Assistant will work part-time to assist with programming and promotion. The Graduate Assistant will also work to bring in other students, faculty, and staff to engage with the Dominicant heritage and Catholic nature of the institution.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Help produce promotional materials, such as: flyers, brochures, social media content, etc. Be present at certain decided upon programming events to assist with set up, take down, the event itself, and ministry of presence Co-lead or lead certain programs or activities for the college: it is an opportunity to be creative and get some further skills in event planning Assist with administrative tasks that arise Assist with the coordinating of Albert Week, Service Day, Candlelight Convocation, Founders’ Day, lectures, liturgical seasons and other special programs, liturgies and events Assist with the coordination of service and volunteer experiences, and programming for Alternative Break Experiences (Habitat for Humanity) including: Risk management including document tracking Coordination and communication with sites Training and development regarding the mission of the program Program assessment Supports and promotes service opportunities that arise Lead small groups and reflection discussions with students

Essential Functions

Help produce promotional materials, such as: flyers, brochures, social media content, etc.
Be present at certain decided upon programming events to assist with set up, take down, the event itself, and ministry of presence
Co-lead or lead certain programs or activities for the college: it is an opportunity to be creative and get some further skills in event planning
Assist with administrative tasks that arise
Assist with the coordinating of Albert Week, Service Day, Candlelight Convocation, Founders’ Day, lectures, liturgical seasons and other special programs, liturgies and events
Assist with the coordination of service and volunteer experiences, and programming for Alternative Break Experiences (Habitat for Humanity) including:
- - Risk management including document tracking
  - Coordination and communication with sites
  - Training and development regarding the mission of the program Program assessment
Supports and promotes service opportunities that arise
Lead small groups and reflection discussions with students

Qualifications	Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication skills Comfortable with using Instagram and Canva (for promotional materials) Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize and complete tasks Adaptable to change; able to work independently and with a team Highly relational, have good judgement and be willing to take initiative

Education	Bachelor’s Degree required Acceptance to the Albertus Magnus College full-time

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Experience working in education, counseling services, student affairs, or business is preferred (but not required) Excellent communication, organization and time management skills Computer skills and proficiency in Canva and Instagram Maintains professionalism and confidentiality Works independently and with a team, and be able to multitask the responsibilities of multiple offices

Special Work Schedule Requirements	TBD Some weekend hours and evening hours will be required

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.