Minnesota
Posted: 18-Feb-26
Location: Emporia, Kansas
Type: Part Time
Salary: $12,000 plus tuition waiver
Required Education:
Additional Information:
JOB TITLE: INTRAMURAL GRADUATE ASSISTANT
WAGE RATE: $12,000 for the academic year
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director
JOB FUNCTION: Oversees undergraduate student supervisors, sport officials and departmental special events.
HOURS: 20 hours per week
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Professionalism, Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Leadership, Teamwork, Global Fluency, Technology, Career Management.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Graduate will oversee undergraduate student supervisors and sport officials. Position requires approximately 20 hours per week and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Primary responsibilities will include the overall execution of their specific program offerings. In addition to their program responsibilities graduate assistants will be active members of the Campus Recreation team, engaging in department committees, functions, and initiatives, program-specific training sessions, and large-scale division and department special events and initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with intramural sports program development.
- Daily intramural sports activities administration
- Special event coordination and administration
- Recruiting, hiring, training and development of supervisors and officials.
- Develop and implement departmental assessment practices.
- Provide reviews of assessment tools and data
- Daily reports review and follow-up
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a strong officiating background in flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and/or
The candidate must have two years of experience officiating and/or supervising
Intramural Sports activities. - Experience: programming Intramural Sports, event planning, officiating experience,
recreation experience. - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Other Characteristics: Individual should have excellent skills in
training/evaluating/assessment of officiating skills and mechanics; knowledge of basic sport
rules; must have exceptional oral and written communication skills; must have basic computer
skills and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and early mornings (when needed).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport
Management, or related field - Admission in good academic standing (not on probation) into Emporia State University's
Graduate School in a graduate degree program - A minimum of one year of experience in the fitness and wellness field, campus recreation
fitness/wellness position, or community fitness recreation programming - Ability to supervise others and work in a dynamic, changing, and diverse environment
- Genuine interest in gaining experience and knowledge to enhance skills in chosen career
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification prior to starting date
Employment Period/Stipend:
- Nine-month appointment for up to 4 academic semesters. Summer employment is available.
- Out of state tuition waiver with 9 hours of academic credit paid for by the Department of Recreation Services.
- Full-time graduate assistants will receive a stipend of approximately $12,000 for the academic year, and an option for summer employment. Subsidized graduate assistant health insurance is available.
- Professional development
* 1st year, support of state and regional conference (which must include presentation or involvement) on 2nd year, support of national conference (which must include presentation or involvement) - Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.
* All interested candidates need to send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 references to Craig Turner cturner2@emporia.edu Applications through Bluefish will not be accepted.
JOB TITLE: MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS GRADUATE ASSISTANT
WAGE RATE: $12,000 for the academic year
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director, Recreation Services
JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for coordinating all marketing, social media accounts, and promotional activities.
HOURS: 20 hours per week
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Professionalism, Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Leadership, Teamwork, Global Fluency, Technology, Career Management.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Marketing- Promotion: The Graduate Assistant for Marketing & Special Events will be primarily responsible for the execution and on-going implementation of our Recreation Services marketing plan. This position will be responsible for social media, graphic designing, video designing, campus-wide announcements/engagement opportunities, and any other special events Recreation Services is a part of. This position will assist with hiring and training our student marketing team. This position will also be responsible for pictures and videos taken at events hosted by Recreation Services. Applicants must be willing to learn, take direction, and be a part of multiple special events on campus. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; provide positive leadership, and the ability to multi-task.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and work with Graphic Designer and all Marketing Team Members
- Manage Trello, Hootsuite, and all social media platforms
- Submit Hornet Announcements, Hornet TV, and all additional digital media forms
- Plan, Coordinate, & Implement Special Events at the Student Recreation Center.
- Collaborate with ESU Campus departments on different events throughout the year.
- Coordinate and facilitate tabling events for various student fairs.
- Work alongside other GA’s for respective programs / areas to ensure promotional schedule is determined, established, and executed
- Ensure signage inside of the SRC is accurate and up to date
- Assist with on-campus promotions (tabling in the union, etc.)
- Assist with website design, development, and maintenance
- Take program and event photos as needed and assist in the maintenance of Campus Recreation photo library
- Assist in the development of audio and video productions for Campus Recreation
- Freedom to develop and implement strategic marketing practices / inanities that individual sees fit
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or another related field.
- Admission in good academic standing (not on probation) into Emporia State University's
Graduate School in a graduate degree program - Ability to supervise others and work in a dynamic, changing, and diverse environment.
- Genuine interest in gaining experience and knowledge to enhance skills in chosen
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Be able to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
- Possess a passion for working as a team and coordinating team projects.
- Must have excellent communication skills while being able to work with a wide variety of personalities.
- Open to constructive feedback while also keeping a positive and upbeat attitude.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Knowledge of other applications used to create marketing content.
- Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
- Knowledge of social media and project managerial platforms such as Trello.
Employment Period/Stipend:
- Nine-month appointment for up to 4 academic semesters. Summer employment is
- Out of state tuition waiver with 9 hours of academic credit paid for by the Department of Recreation Services.
- Full-time graduate assistants will receive a stipend of approximately $12,000for the academic year, and an option for summer employment. Subsidized graduate assistant health insurance is available.
- Professional development
* 1st year, support of state and regional conference (which must include presentation or involvement) on 2nd year, support of national conference (which must include presentation or involvement) - Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.
Please send your resume, cover letter, & 3 references to Craig Turner: cturner2@emporia.edu
* All interested candidates need to send a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 references to Craig Turner cturner2@emporia.edu Applications through Bluefish will not be accepted.