What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biblical and Theological Studies Student Assistant - Dr. Madueme 26/27 position at Covenant College Students?
This position is for the full academic year, open only to enrolled upperclassmen. Freshmen are not eligible to apply for this position.
Expected hours of work per week: 5-10 hours per week
Work LocationHours: Sanderson; Mon-Fri 8am - 11:30pm; Sat 8am-10pm
Qualifications for Position:
- Current Covenant College student
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Adequate knowledge of the methods of research
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Able to work independently
- Strong character and integrity
- BiblicalTheological Studies major/minor preferred
- Interest in theology, biblical studies, church history, vocational ministry, seminary, etc. preferred
Expected Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grade objective portions of exams, quizzes, reading assignments, etc.
- Carry out basic research for professors' writing projects
- Edit writing materials by professors
- Tutor other students
- Proctor exams, quizzes, etc. as needed
- Photocopy essays, books, handouts, etc. as needed
- Revise/update previous exams, quizzes, notes, etc.
- Audit faculty supervisor's courses
- Regularly report to the faculty supervisor
- Expected hours per week will be negotiated with the student
Resume Skills Development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed
- CareerSelf-Development - this work study position will prepare students interested in a wide range of ministry positions after college; it is also especially suitable for students who are interested in pursuing a seminar or graduate school.
- Communication - someone who will occasionally communicate with fellow BTS majors about upcoming BTS Fellowship events.
- Critical Thinking - someone who is comfortable reading and engaging with scholarly work (on those occasions where the professor is requesting critical feedback on writing projects)
- Global Literacy - not applicable
- Professionalism - someone who understands appropriate etiquette when communicating via email with fellow students and helps organize occasional events.
- Technology - someone who is comfortable working with Covenant's Canvas system. Also, there may be times the student needs to access library material for the professor.
Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values)
The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits:
- Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)
- Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)
- Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)
- Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
- Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)
- Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness)
- Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness)