Graduate Students

Graduate Assistantship Position

Posting Number

GS19-7076

Hiring Unit

Campus Recreation

Assistantship Category

Teaching Assistant (Member Services and Operations)

Job Description

Provide leadership, personnel management and direct operational support to the Reception Desk and Equipment Issue Team of student staff. This position also supervises activities housed within the exclusive recreational space of the Student Fitness Center and the shared recreation space in the Vadalabene Center and other auxiliary facilities (200,000 total sq. ft.). The Graduate Assistant will work with all facets of Member Services and Operations with a significant emphasis on Reception Desk and Equipment Issue staff management, scheduling and training. This individual will be responsible for some opening and/or closing Facility Supervisor shifts. Additional areas of responsibility will be focused around various aspects of Member Services including, but not limited to, monthly reports to other SIUE Departments, student staff development and evolving needs of the Campus Recreation Department. This position is also intentionally flexible toward the specific areas of development and the interests of the indvidual.

Qualifications Required

Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. The applicant should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor's degree is required in recreation, exercise science, communications, managment or other related field. Prior experience managing and leading others is preferred. The person must have strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of recreation facilities and personnel supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a CPR/AED certification from an internationally recognized health and safety organization throughout the period of employment. A strong combination of specific academic and/or experiential training is recommended.

Period of Appointment

(Negotiable) August 15, 2018 - May 15, 201 (Fall/Spring terms), with the possibility for summer employment and contract renewal.

Salary Range

Full in/out of state tuition waiver plus a stipend of $1,065 per month for the first year and a longevity bonus to $1,131 per month in the second year. Employee is responsible for student fees.

Number of Openings

1

Closing Date For Applications

July 13, 2018

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