Biblical Principles and Expectations: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further Malone’s mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.

I. University Overview

Malone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals: Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world; Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith; Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts; Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level; and explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.

II. University Expectations

Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Faithfully upholds Malone in prayer
Participates in community worship as schedule permits
Demonstrates behavior aligned with Malone’s Mission, Foundational Principles, Doctrinal Statement and its Community’s General Principles

Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

III. Job Summary

Under the direction of the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Program Director of the Master’s of Social Work Program, the Graduate Assistant provides support and works collaboratively with the Program Director, faculty, and the Administrative Assistant.

IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are some examples of the duties and responsibilities, but this is not an exhaustive list.
Perform office and clerical duties
Research and search for information needed to assist with various Master’s of Social Work
Program projects and events
Assist with CSWE accreditation tasks and responsibilities
Communicate with faculty (both full-time core faculty and adjunct faculty) and students
Maintain and update MaloneXpress resources for students
Adhere to confidentiality policies and principles at all times
Other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Program Director

V. Qualifications:

Be enrolled as a degree-seeking graduate program at Malone University
Maintain status as a graduate student each semester, including the summer Semester

Maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average for all graduate coursework
Demonstrate excellent, professional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Value working as part of a team and able to work independently as well
Be in alignment with Malone University’s mission, foundational principles, Doctrinal Statements

VI. Remuneration and Work Hours:

Tuition remission for graduate program – up to 9 credit hours per academic year
10 hours of work per week, 40 weeks, August 11^ththrough May 31st, 2027
Available to work between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on campus or any time remotely, Monday through Friday

VII. Termination/Resignation:

The Graduate Assistant’s performance will be reviewed at the end of each semester. The contract period is for a duration of one academic year. The contract period of one year is renewable for the second year pending satisfactory evaluations.

Malone University has the right to terminate if the needs of the institution change or if the financial resources are such that it is deemed necessary.

Malone University has the right to terminate for cause, unsatisfactory work performance and/or academic performance.

If the Graduate Assistant elects to resign, the expectation is that the resignation will coincide with the end of an academic year. At such time, tuition remission will cease. If the Graduate

Assistant selects to remain a student in the graduate program, financial responsibility for tuition will revert to the Graduate Assistant for the remaining program of study.

VIII. Application must include:

Letter of application—include goals and explain match with position description
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of Christian faith
Names and contact information of three references

Send application materials electronically to Ann St. John, Administrative Assistant, at

mailto:astjohn@malone.edu

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