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Position Information
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Graduate Assistant Recreation Programming
Organizational Unit
SE – Fitness and Recreation Services
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Desired Start Date
07/24/2023
Projected End Date
05/19/2024
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.00-$20.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
FWS Account Code
503005-Graduate Assistant
Job Number
STU13232122
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
As part of the Wellness & Recreation team, the Graduate Assistant for Recreation Programming contributes to holistic wellness and the sense of campus community at Chapman. The position supervises a team that designs, develops, and implements on- and off-campus recreation programming, outdoor activities and classes, and tournaments. The Graduate Assistant is a member of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.Specific responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- Take ownership by designing, developing, marketing, and implementing campus-wide, fitness, wellness and recreation programs throughout the academic year congruent with and/or in consideration of trends and needs related to college student health and wellness while ensuring safety, service, inclusiveness, and collaboration with a student emphasis.
- Programs include sports tournaments, NIRSA Rec Day, off-campus trips (hikes, ski trip, kayaking), Chapman Fitness Challenge, and much more
- Coordinate special events related to the Henley Fitness Center and group exercise sessions
- In conjunction with supervisor, the graduate assistant will develop collaborative relationships with off-campus partners and on-campus partners including Institutional Event Management, Facility Management, Media Services, Sodexo, Risk Management, faculty, Residence Life and First Year Experience, Career Development Center, University Program Board, Student Disability Services, Student Psychological Counseling Services, Fish Interfaith Center, Promising Futures and other campus partners to support student-oriented programming goals and manage daily facility operations
- Facility Services
- Coordinate and oversee facility resources and services for students, including camping gear checkout
Required Qualifications
Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
• Previous experience with event planning at Chapman University.
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently when needed.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration and ability be both a leader and supportive team member.
• Ability to speak publicly in a positive, engaging, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner.
• Ability to or willingness to learn how to write professional emails and develop audience-appropriate messaging.
• Ability to conduct research on health topics and creatively convey information to peers.
Special Instructions to Applicants
• Previous experience with event planning at Chapman University.
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently when needed.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration and ability be both a leader and supportive team member.
• Ability to speak publicly in a positive, engaging, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner.
• Ability to or willingness to learn how to write professional emails and develop audience-appropriate messaging.
• Ability to conduct research on health topics and creatively convey information to peers.
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/31868
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