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Graduate Assistant - Campus Activities

McKendree University is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to serve as a part-time graduate assistant in the Campus Activities Office at its Lebanon, Illinois campus.  Tuition discount and minimum wage hourly rate are included. 

Under the supervision of the Director of Campus Activities, the Graduate Assistant contributes to the goals of the Campus Activities Office and Student Affairs Office by coordinating activities and functions to support students’ intellectual, social, cultural, and recreational and growth within our campus and throughout our community. 

The Graduate Assistant will aid the Director of Campus Activities in the strategic planning and implementation of programming and the operational, financial, and personnel functions of the Campus Activities Office, including, but not limited to:  New Student Orientation, Campus Recreation, and Registered Student Organizations.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a McKendree University master’s program at is required. 

Qualifications, Special Knowledge, and Skills

  • Knowledge and experience of event and/or sports programming and leadership development
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a team
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from campus
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time on occasion
  • Strong organizational, presentation, oral and written communication skills necessary for working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
  • Knowledge of recreation facilities and personnel supervision
  • Solid computer skills are necessary.  This includes the ability to use Microsoft Office, social media, along with familiarity of Adobe Creative Suite or competency in desktop publishing and web page development/maintenance
  • Nights, weekends and some travel required
  • Graduate Assistant may not hold a full-time job. Other part-time employment must receive prior approval from the Director of Campus Activities.
  • Undergraduate experience in Student Affairs/Activities preferred

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 / hour

Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.

McKendree University benefits infromation can be found here.  Full-time graduate assistants may only participate in the medical insurance plan and the 403(b) defined compensation retirement plan.  Matching contributions are not available.

 

Interviews will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit the McKendree Employment Application, along with a letter of interest referencing job #GACA53, and a resume/CV and contact information for three professional references to the Department of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu.

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.