Graduate Assistant

Position Number: 1.6.6.1 Date: 07/02/2026 Department: Student Life/Campus Ministries Division: Student Life Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 20 Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12 Reports to: Dean of Students & Campus Chaplain Exempt: Non-Exempt: X POSITION SUMMARY The Graduate Assistant for Men’s Ministry serves within the Office of Student Life to advance the spiritual formation of male students at Hannibal-LaGrange University. This role focuses on cultivating Christ-centered discipleship, strengthening engagement in campus worship, and mobilizing students for evangelism and missions. The GA will work closely with the Dean of Students & Campus Chaplain to foster a culture of biblical discipleship aligned with the Baptist Faith & Message and the mission of HLGU. Employee mustpossessa vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and lead intentional discipleship initiatives for male students (small groups, one-on-one mentoring, accountability structures) Recruit, train, and support student leaders to disciple their peers Promote spiritual habits such as Scripture reading, prayer, and gospel-centered community Assist in identifying and shepherding emerging male student leaders Campus Worship Support planning and execution of weekly chapel services with a focus on meaningful engagement of male students Collaborate with worship teams and student leaders to encourage participation from male students in worship leadership Assist in developing worship environments that prioritize congregational participation and theological soundness Missions & Evangelism Help organize and promote campus evangelism initiatives Equip male students to share the gospel faithfully and confidently Assist with local church partnerships, service projects, and mission opportunities Support the development and coordination of student mission teams and outreach efforts ADDITIONAL DUTIES Participate in Student Life team meetings and campus ministry planning Assist with campus-wide spiritual formation events (revivals, retreats, special services) Provide general support for Student Life initiatives as assigned Maintain regular office hours and consistent availability to students QUALIFICATIONS Admission to an HLGU graduate program (required) Strong commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message Demonstrated involvement in local church ministry Experience in discipleship, student leadership, or ministry preferred Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills EXPECTATIONS Maintain active membership and involvement in a local Southern Baptist or like-minded church Model Christian character, integrity, and spiritual maturity Be relationally engaged and visible among students, especially male students Uphold and support the mission and values of Hannibal-LaGrange University TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 2-3 year commitment required, depending on academic program chosen Tuition Concession for 6 credit hours of graduate course work per semester (fall, spring, summer) $500 monthly stipend + free on-campus housing (if available) Practical ministry experience in a collegiate context APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates should submit: Resume Statement of faith and testimony Ministry philosophy (brief) References (including a pastoral reference) Disclaimer * This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr