What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Care Graduate Assistant position at Bob Jones University?
Company: BJU INC
Position Summary: Provide support, encouragement, and Biblical counsel to students facing personal challenges and difficult situations, maintain knowledge of current counseling trends and issues and provide counseling resources, group studies, etc, for both students and faculty/staff. This academic GA position is available only to those pursuing post-graduate studies at Bob Jones University. This position begins in August 2025.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet the spiritual needs of students, by providing biblical counseling on a one-time and on-going basis
- Provide administrative support to the Director and Women’s Counselor as is most helpful for the Student Care Office and its mission
- Build rapport and provide support to students, discipleship groups, and group leaders
- Lead bible or book studies with groups of students
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support
- Maintain a high priority for approachability and availability to students
- Assist and partner with resident mentors and the Student Development department as specific needs arise
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal matters
- Communicates the religious beliefs of BJU to students and student affiliates
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough understanding of and support of BJU’s mission
- Individual who lives an example of an obedient and joyful walk with God
- Proven ability to make wise decisions in difficult situations
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations with sound judgment calls
- Demonstrated ability to give Biblical counsel
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and compassionately
- Ability to relate well interpersonally and develop rapport with students
- Demonstrated ability to be both approachable and available to students
- Proven conflict resolution skills
- Solid understanding of college environment and regulations (e.g., Title IX, Mandatory Reporting, etc.)
- Continuing professional development in the field of counseling
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
This GA position is available only to those pursuing post-graduate studies at Bob Jones University.
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