| University of West Georgia is looking to hire three graduate assistants for the 2020-2021 school year to join the UREC team! University Recreation inspires, empowers, and educates the university community by providing comprehensive, high-quality, student-focused programs, facilities, and services that create community, connectivity, and develop exceptional leaders who value and embody healthy lifestyles. Our department structure consists of over 130 student employees, 6 graduate assistants, and 11 full-time employees. The Campus Center is a 131,000 square foot hybrid facility that functions as a student union and the home of University Recreation (UREC), Center for Student Involvement, and the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. We will be hiring GAs in the following areas: Start Date: August 3, 2020 (9.5-month appointment with an optional summer) and opportunity for renewal for a second year Past Programs of Study of GAs: College Student Affairs, Sports Management, Public Administration, Public Health, Criminology Benefits - Full tuition waiver (in-state and out-of-state) & $7,600 stipend
- With the option for summer employment and additional compensation/summer tuition waiver
- $600 in professional development (conferences, workshops, certifications, tournaments, etc.)
- CPR/FA/AED Instructor Certification provided
- Annual overnight departmental staff retreat
- Departmental and Divisional Graduate Assistant Development program
About UWG & UREC: - Most Promising Place to Work in Student Affairs (5 years in a row)
- The Campus Center is a 131,000 sq. ft. hybrid facility that houses University Recreation, Center for Student Involvement, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and student organization offices.
- The Campus Center has seen over $5,000,000 in facility upgrades in the past four years (including fitness equipment, back patio shade structure and furniture, flooring, functional training area, and rental center).
About the City of Carrollton - Average Temperature – January (53 degrees) & August (88 degrees)
- The Carrollton Greenbelt is an 18-mile path through the city and university. It is the largest paved loop trail system in the state of Georgia.
- A 45-minute commute to Atlanta
- 20+ locally-owned restaurants in the historic downtown square
Interested applicants must submit a formal application via the UWG People Admin posting listed above. Please note on the application when asked for your UWG Student ID, you can input 000000, and, for your UWG Email, you may input your preferred email. Click here to visit our website for more information about our facility. For more information or any questions, contact urec@westga.edu. |
