University Chaplain and Campus Ministries Assistant

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Join us in providing essential administrative support to the University Chaplain and Campus Ministries team! This role is perfect for someone who values organization, collaboration, and service while contributing to impactful campus programming and spiritual development.

Salary:
Pay range $20.57 - $22.23 per hour
Internal Classification: Career Track - Support; Job Level - 2

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 10 months per year (August 1 - May 31)

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, including maintaining financial records and program resources.

• Strong communication abilities with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• A service-oriented individual who exercises good judgment, tact, and confidentiality.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement, aligning with PLNU’s spiritual mission.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; graphic design and web skills (CANVA, Qualtrics) a plus.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing administrative support to Campus Ministries and the University Chaplain, including calendar management and handling confidential information.

• Coordinating event planning, outreach efforts, and advertising for campus and community ministry events.

• Collecting and organizing program data, financial records, and yearly reports using WorkDay.

• Creating and maintaining program resources, social media updates, and communication pieces in collaboration with Marketing.

• Assisting with summer preparations, student training, and supervision of student workers to support ministry goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.

• Proficiency with all programs in Microsoft Office is required, web development, and graphic design skills are highly desirable (Qualtrics surveys, google docs/forms, CANVA, etc.), and ability to type 45 wpm. 

• Must have a service orientation providing exceptional customer service, and the ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment and tact in dealing with students, faculty, staff, PLNU constituencies, and outside organizations.

• Accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong writing and editing skills are required. Ability to compose correspondence using correct English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, format, and accurate proofreading.

• Ability to organize and empower students in respective responsibilities.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• ​ The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU  will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily sedentary, and may require sitting, standing, bending, or stooping for extended periods of time. 

• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.