Meet the HR Staff

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to serving employees, faculty, and students with excellence. Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued and appreciated, and have flexibility in an enjoyable atmosphere. Our core values are confidentiality, dependability, efficiency, responsiveness, and excellence.

Ondrea Dory

I am the Human Resources Director. I have worked at Graceland for 9 years. In May 2002, I received a professional certification in Human Resources from the HR Certification Institute. I graduated from Iowa State University with a BA in Business Management, emphasis in Human Resources. My husband is a Night Security Guard at Graceland. We have 2 kids. My accountabilities include overseeing the daily operations of the Human Resources office, employee relations issues, New Employee Orientation, annual market salary analysis, and many other projects. I can be reached at (641) 784-5447.

Nicole Patience

I am the Payroll Coordinator. I am a 1999 graduate of Graceland with a degree in Wellness Program Management. My husband, Mark, is the Director of Desktop Services here at Graceland. We have two sons. I am Chair of the Wellness committee. I can be reached at (641) 784-5413.

Office Hours/Location

Lamoni Campus Location: Graybill Administrative Suites (basement of Graybill Hall)
Room 13

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm; during June, July, August we may close at 4 pm some days

Mailing address: Graceland University
                        ATTN: Human Resources
                        1 University Place
                        Lamoni, IA 50140

Phone: (641) 784-5413

Fax: (641) 784-5033

Email: personnel@graceland.edu