Graduate Assistant/ Intramural Coordinator for Student Life

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Life

Hours:                 20 hours per week minimum for term of graduate program

Supervision:        Libby O’Guin, Director of Student Life

Compensation:   Tuition waiver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
• Available to work weekday office hours, weeknight hours, and occasional weekend events
• Must be knowledgeable of various sports rules (i.e. flag football, kickball, basketball, softball, etc.)
• Competence in technology; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Publisher
• Experience facilitating and officiating sporting events

DESIRED SKILLS

• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and outgoing

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of the Intramural Sports Program:

• Hire, train, and supervise all students employed as officials, scorekeepers, timers, and work studies
• Organize and conduct meetings with captains and officials prior to each season
• Develop and implement Intramural sports and staff working schedules
• Design various sports schedules and communicate effectively with captains
• Responsible for reserving gym or field time with the Director of Sports Information and other related personnel in addition to all game day preparations
• Recruit teams to be involved with Intramural sports
• Attend Intramural events to supervise and ensure students are adhering to safety guidelines
• Design attractive advertisements for intramurals such as flyers, posters, and banners, etc.
• Update Student Life Social Media accounts daily or as needed with planned events. 

Other Job Related Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help maintain Student Affairs Master Calendar with input and editing along with creating a weekly bulletin of Student Life events
• Oversee work study students concerning posting daily messages on the Marquee information board
• Work with community businesses concerning the yearly Discount Program and Community Fair Event
• Work with other Student Affairs staff members to propose new programming concepts and activities that promote positive student development opportunities
• Assist in the set up, implementation, and tear down of Student Life related events
• Design attractive advertisement for Student Life events such as flyers, posters, and banners, etc.
• Delegate tasks to student workers assigned to the Student Life department
• Chaperone various off campus outings (Nashville Sounds, Predators, TPAC, Outdoor Recreation)
• Handle Equipment sign-out for Student Life Storage Room to students, faculty, & staff
• Serve as extra eyes on campus to help maintain a healthy/safe environment for students
• Serve as a resource for the appointment of the next graduate