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: 510 hours per week
Work Location & Hours: Sanderson; MonFri 8am 11:30pm; Sat 8am10pm
Qualifications for Position:
- Current Covenant College student
- Sophomore Junior or Senior standing
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Adequate knowledge of methods of research
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Able to work independently
- Strong character and integrity
- Biblical & Theological 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 supervisors courses
- Regularly report to the faculty supervisor
- Expected hours per week will be negotiated with student
Resume Skills Development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed
- Career & SelfDevelopment 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 seminary 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)
- Leadership someone who will be comfortable as part of the BTS Fellowship leadership team.
- Professionalism someone who understands appropriate etiquette when communicating via email with fellow students and helping organize occasional events.
- Teamwork someone who can assist with planning Biblical & Theological Studies social events.
- Technology someone who is comfortable working with Covenants 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 from 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)