Location: Fayette,MO, USA
Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Recreation Center
Date: 11/18/2024
Reports To: Coordinator of Student Life
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Central Methodist University seeks applicants for a Graduate Assistant in Student Life for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will assist the Office of Student Life in coordinating student activities, the Philips-Robb Recreation Center, and other departmental needs. This is a 5-month position renewable for up to two years pending an annual reviewing process. Position includes a full tuition waiver and a $2,500 stipend to live on campus or a $3,750 stipend to live off campus. Position begins January 2, 2025.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
40% - Assist with scheduling and facilitating Intramural & Club Sports
30% - Assist with the daily operations of the Philips-Robb Recreation Center
15% - Assist with organization & planning with Student Government Association for Student Activities
10% - Assist with Institutional Special Events such as Eagle Connect and Guest Lecturers
5% - Assist with promoting all campus-wide events
Perform other duties as assigned
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will assist in the oversight of work study students for intramural sports, student activities, and the
Philips-Robb recreation Center.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree is required and acceptance into the Central Methodist's Graduate Degree Program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
* Must be able to assist with all setup and cleanup of Student Life programs
* Must be actively working/planning during scheduled office hours
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Must be prompt and ready to assist with planning campus-wide programs.
* Must be able to use Microsoft Office
* Public speaking abilities
* Ability to provide customer service to our students, faculty, staff & community
OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:
* Must be available to work nights and/or weekends
* Must be able/willing to perform in fast paced environment
* Must be able/willing to attain a Class E Driver's License
* Must be able/willing to attain AED, First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certifications
Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources. Applications and instructions are located on the website at www.centralmethodist.edu.
CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.