Employment at Grace Christian University
Thank you for your interest in employment at Grace Christian University. Our mission is to graduate courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go. The Grace community is comprised of faculty and staff dedicated to this goal.
STAFF POSITIONS
2nd Shift Enrollment Advisor (On-Campus)
Job Title: 2nd Shift Enrollment Advisor (On-Campus)
Reports to: Director of Enrollment (On-Campus)
Department: Enrollment
Status: Full-time, Non- Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience
Summary
The Enrollment Advisor is a sales role that plays a key part in recruiting students to Grace Christian University by representing the University at high schools, college fairs, churches, homeschool groups, and other recruitment events. This position builds meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners while clearly communicating the University’s mission, values, and academic opportunities.
Through phone, text, email, and in-person engagement, the Enrollment Advisor guides prospective students through the enrollment process and provides a high level of service and care. The advisor regularly presents to groups and individuals and works closely with the Director of On-Campus Enrollment to recruit students within an assigned territory.
This position is a second-shift role, with a typical schedule of 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., including a one-hour unpaid meal break. There is flexibility to start and end time; evening and afternoon availability is essential, as the role supports high school visits, college fairs, evening events, and other recruitment activities. In addition to travel and events, the Enrollment Advisor manages ongoing communication with assigned students through calls, texts, and email.
Success in this role is measured by effective territory management, consistent and timely communication with assigned students, meeting expected travel requirements, and recruiting students who are missionally aligned with Grace Christian University. The Enrollment Advisor will manage prospective student pipelines, generate new leads, and contribute to the University’s continued growth.
Overall, the Enrollment Advisor plays a vital role in advancing the mission and enrollment goals of Grace Christian University by attracting and supporting students who align with the institution’s Christian values and community.
Essential Duties:
- Build Relationships with prospective students and their families to guide them toward Grace Christian University.
- Mastery of academic offerings, and admission process.
- Build relationships with high schools, and community colleges
- Build connections between Grace Christian University and community colleges/universities to create resources to benefit our transfer student population
- Travels to speak to groups and/or individual students, meets with school counselors and administrators to promote Grace Christian University programs and outreach activities within assigned territory
- Manages and coordinates community workshops, retreats, and recruitment efforts
- Arranges visits and tours for prospective students and parents.
- Provides career and academic counseling, planning, and advising to potential students utilizing specific knowledge of the university educational programs and degrees
- Creates, packages, monitors and distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs
- Collect documentation and follow-up with applicant students in order to procure admission.
- Participate in assessment creation, data tracking, and institutional effectiveness initiatives for the Enrollment Department (On-Campus)
- Provide liaison services to other College offices including Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Career Services, and the Registrar
- Demonstrate initiative to develop new lead sources or expand on current recruitment practices.
- Reflect a strong team approach and cultural competency at work.
- Strong understanding and use of CRM for managing student journeys.
- Support marketing efforts: being in Social Media posts, recorded presentations, photos, etc.
- This role includes occasional work during Nights and Weekends.
- Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must possess a valid driver license,
- Driving Record must stay insurable through Grace Christian University’s insurance
- Education/Experience –
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience
- Experience in higher education preferred
- Sales experience preferred
- Computer Skills –
- Possess a working knowledge of computer applications
- Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly
- Communication Skills –
- Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
- Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
- Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence
- Customer Service Skills –
- Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
- Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
- Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy
- Decisiveness/Reasoning –
- Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
- Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority
- Self-Sufficient/ Team Player –
- Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
- Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values
- Physical Demands –
- Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events/activities
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type
- The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
- A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating Godly Individuals Prepared to Serve Christ in Church and Society.”
- Prior sales experience is preferred.
For consideration, please send your resume to Hilary Vegh at hvegh@gracechristian.edu and Talent Management at talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu
Business Office Assistant - PT
Job Title: Business Office Assistant
Reports to: Director of Business and Finance
Department: Business Office
Status: Part-time
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
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Summary
The Business Office Assistant supports the Student Account Specialist with various office administration tasks and business office functions. This role involves providing excellent customer service, handling administrative duties, and assisting with general accounting and office management tasks.
Essential Duties:
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail (sorting, opening, distributing, forwarding), including trips to the post office and handling postage (purchase and sale of stamps).
- Provide customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff through phone, in-person interactions, email, or mail while adhering to FERPA regulations.
- Manage and assist in collections efforts for outstanding A/R balances.
- Process student account payments, gas receipts, expense statements, and assist with entering invoices (filing, etc.).
- Verify check requests and assist with completing forms.
- Reconcile deposits against cash logs.
- Maintain Google Calendar for vehicle checkouts and gas credit card tracking as needed.
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
- Operate general office equipment (e.g., folding machine, fax machine, printer).
- Perform general accounting tasks and other clerical functions as needed.
- Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor.
Qualifications:
To succeed in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate spiritual maturity, growing in conformity to His image.
- Display a genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and support the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”
Education/ Experience –
- High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
- 1-3 years of administrative office experience, preferably in higher education.
Computer Skills –
- Proficient in using computer applications.
- Ability to efficiently perform required technical tasks and quickly adapt to new technologies.
Communication Skills –
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact courteously, respectfully, and professionally.
- Cultural intelligence to interact effectively with diverse populations, including students, alumni, and staff.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, listen effectively, and handle escalated situations with empathy and professionalism.
Customer Service Skills –
- Ability to engage effectively and professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Skilled in listening for verbal and non-verbal cues to ensure accuracy and provide informed decisions.
Decisiveness/Reasoning –
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions collaboratively.
- Approach challenges with a positive, open-minded attitude, always prioritizing organizational goals.
Self-Sufficient/ Team Player –
- Ability to work independently and take initiative while being a collaborative team player.
- Demonstrate genuine interest in team well-being and actively model the organization’s values and beliefs.
Physical Demands –
- Less than 5% travel may be required for meetings and events.
- Regularly required to sit and use hands for typing.
- Frequent use of hands and arms, with occasional need to stand, walk, and engage in activities like climbing or stooping.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to aolson@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu.
Chapel Technology Assistant
Job Title: Chapel Technology Assistant
Reports to: Campus Pastor
Department: Student Affairs
Status: Part-time, hourly
Salary: $18 hourly
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Summary
The Chapel Technology Assistant is a part-time, hourly position reporting to the Campus Pastor. He/she is responsible for running and/or staffing Audio/Visual equipment for chapels and other chapel events including lights, sound mixing, streaming video, and more.
Essential Duties:
- Assist with ProPresenter, lights, sound mixing, and streaming video at Tuesday and Thursday chapels, and Wednesdays as needed
- Be available for occasional supplemental events held in Baker Chapel, scheduling help or assisting with sound-mixing and technology troubleshooting as needed.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace technology issues as they arise
- Train and prepare student volunteers to run ProPresenter, lights, sound mixing, and streaming video as needed
- Oversee chapel technology scheduling to ensure proper coverage
- Assist with set-up and tear-down of worship instruments and sound equipment
- Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor.
Expectations:
- Attend all regular chapel sessions for set up, notifying Campus Pastor in advance of scheduling conflicts.
- Attend chapel worship rehearsals (typically Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons)
- Attend chapel committee meetings
- Approximately 10 – 15 hours per week.
- Be available for chapel experiences and other Baker Chapel events during the months of August – December and January through May.
Qualifications –
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Grace Christian University employees must:
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
- A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”
Computer Skills –
- Demonstrates familiarity with technology in Baker Chapel, including equipment and sound board, and other sound equipment
- Comfortable using Planning Center
Communication Skills –
- Is willing and able to communicate well with the Student Affairs Team and chapel teams.
- Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
- Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
- Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence
Customer Service Skills –
- Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
- Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
- Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal cues to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy
Decisiveness/Reasoning –
- Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
- Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority
Self-Sufficient/ Team Player –
- Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
- Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jgamble@gracechristian.edu.
Resident Director & Campus Communications Coordinator
Job Title: Resident Director and Campus Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Dean of Students
Department: Student Affairs
Status: Part-time, hourly
Salary: $25,000 + housing, meal plan, and insurance benefits
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Summary
The Resident Director and Communications Coordinator is a full-time, live-in professional staff member who supports the creation of Christ-centered community and oversees the Resident Assistant team. They coordinate campus communication efforts as a member of the Student Affairs staff. The Resident Director and Campus Communications Coordinator reports to the Dean of Students. The Resident Director works on an 11-month contract, from July 1 – May 31.
Essential Duties:
A. Residence Halls
- Support the creation of a collegiate and Christ-centered community.
- Oversee and manage Residence Assistants (RAs) under direction of Dean of Students:
- Lead weekly meetings with RA team
- Plan, coordinate and implement on and off-campus activities in conjunction with the RAs
- Provide consistent presence in dining hall for meals
- Set relevant goals with RA team members and monitor progress
- Disciple and personally mentor students.
- Be available as needed for emergencies including physical and mental health needs of students.
- Assist with hospitalization, etc.
- Responsible for knowing the policies listed in the Student Handbook and enforcing the policies through fines and other sanctions.
- Be aware of students’ spiritual needs and development while also providing leadership in prayer and Bible study as needed.
- Conduct Residence Hall meetings as needed.
- Respond to disciplinary issues as needed and assist RAs
- Submit and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests.
- Contact Wash Laundry and schedule access to halls for washer/dryer maintenance.
B. Create a Media Strategy for Community Life
- Create and implement student engagement processes
- Use student engagement metrics to inform student event offerings
- Identify campus communication inefficiencies and create solutions as needed
- Manage Community life portlet on the JICS Portal
- Oversee the creation and distribution of the monthly Scoop and campus advertisements
- Utilize appropriate social media platforms to promote campus events and activities
- Create media, including graphics, photos and videos, as needed.
- Manage slides for campus Digisigns
- Manage campus events using Google Calendar
C. Professional/Personal Development
- Meet for weekly team meeting with Dean of Students/supervisor
- Meet bi-weekly with supervisor one-on-one
- Meet weekly with Student Affairs Team
D. Additional Roles/Responsibilities
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, with some hours flexing outside of traditional 8-5 work hours, including some hours in on-call rotation. Coordinate with supervisor to ensure coverage of Student Affairs office hours to connect with student affairs staff and respond to student needs.
- Intentional involvement in student leadership development and training including RA training and Fall and Spring New Student Orientation
- Plan on-campus and off-campus events as needed.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to better understand student needs and interests
- Ensure adherence to budget and timely completion of Centercard transaction reports
- Log and track meaningful conversations through CL Engage system.
- Regular attendance at chapels.
- Participation in All-Staff meetings.
Qualifications –
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Grace Christian University employees must:
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
- A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”
- An ongoing and continual striving for improvement of his/her understanding of the Scriptures, relationship with God, and regular church attendance and involvement.
- Must live on campus, no roommate (unless spouse), and no pets.
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree with no outstanding credits.
- Willing to be accessible by phone (provided by Grace) during Fall and Spring semesters
- Consistent prior experience with leadership in a church or Christian college environment.
- Possess a mindset of empowerment, encouragement, and engagement.
- Leadership experience including ability to perform supervision and team management
- Ability to provide unbiased correction and discipline for the student body.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jgamble@gracechristian.edu.
ATHLETIC POSITIONS
Head Coach - Cross Country
Position: Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Reports to: Athletic Director
Department: Athletics
Status: Part Time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Summary
The Head Coach at Grace Christian University is responsible for all aspects of their respective program, with a commitment to cultivate a team culture in which student-athletes can thrive. The Head Coach will lead the program in alignment with the Grace Christian University mission to ‘Graduate courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go’.
Essential Duties:
- Recruiting and retaining a full team of student-athletes
- Driving excellence in the area of Spiritual growth, competition, and academics within team
- Managing meet/invitational schedule
- Booking travel accommodations and coordinating team itineraries
- Keeping record of expenditures and staying on track with budgeted allowance for program
- Building and supervising assistant coaching staff and provide direction and oversight
- Practice planning and coordination of gym time/field usage with Athletic Director
- Providing Assistant AD/SID with information needed pertaining to respective sport
- Coordinating consistent devotions and service projects within team for Grace ROOTED program
- Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Experience coaching at High School or Collegiate level
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
- A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating Courageous Ambassadors for Christ Who Make an Eternal Impact Wherever They Go.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to cjamieson@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu
Part-Time Athletic Trainer
Position: Athletic Trainer
Reports to: Athletic Director
Department: Athletics
Status: Part-time (25 hours weekly, 10 month contract)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Summary
The Athletic Trainer at Grace Christian University is an essential role within the athletics department, with a commitment to provide services to our student-athletes that pertain to their health and well-being, focusing on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Essential Duties:
- A.T. coverage at all home sporting events throughout the year
- Flexible scheduling for student-athlete treatment within 25 hour/week timeframe
- Responsible for inventory of medical and training supplies
- Maintain a clean and functional athletic training room in the Aldrich Athletic Center
- Liaison for Athletic Insurance
- Build trusting relationships with student-athletes
- Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor
Required Qualifications
- Current NATA BOC Certification
- State of Michigan Athletic Trainer licensure
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and Godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
- A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating Courageous Ambassadors for Christ Who Make an Eternal Impact Wherever They Go.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to cjamieson@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu


