ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness is currently recruiting three graduate assistants for Fall 2024 in the areas of Athletic Training, Communications/Promotions and Well-Being.  Information about each graduate assistant appears below and all positions are open until filled.

Dates of Employment & Compensation

• Expected work dates are August 1, 2023 – May 2, 2025 (excluding all student observed holidays).
• Stipend of $11,875 for 9½ months. Professional development support available. Full In-State Tuition and Student Fees included. Out of state students are responsible for paying the amount of the difference between out of state and in-state tuition.  Room and board are the responsibility of the incumbent. Additional opportunities are available for summer employment.
• This is typically a 2-year position with a satisfactory evaluation required to continue to second year.
• Position is open until filled. Applicant review will begin immediately.
• Funding for this position is contingent on the continued availability of auxiliary funds.

Requirements for all CRW Graduate Assistants:

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution
• Full admission into the ECU Graduate program of your choice
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 60 days of hire

Athletic Training:

To apply for this posting please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to Asst. Director of Athletic Training Jennifer Pidgeon at pidgeonj19@ecu.edu. 

Special Note: This posting is available for hire immediately with a start date of January 4, 2024 OR a start date of August 1, 2024.

As a talented Athletic Training Graduate Assistant, you will coordinate a comprehensive Athletic Training service for 800 Club Sports Athletes on 26 Club Sports teams.  You will be responsible for the direct management of roughly 12 teams each year including daily athletic training room treatments, nightly practice coverage, and weekend sideline competition coverage.  The Athletic Training Graduate Assistant reports to the Coordinator of Athletic Training.

Job Duties:

• Serve under the director of the CRW Assistant Director/Coordinator of Athletic Training
• Coordinate the supervision, prevention, care, management and disposition of injuries, illnesses sustained by student athletes to include 26 club sports with 800 total athletes and 25 Intramural Sports with 6,000+ annual participants.
• Communicate with Club Coaches, CRW Medical Director, and Club Sports staff regarding participant injury status
• Maintain appropriate documentation of all injuries and illnesses to student athletes
• Maintain current knowledge and skills of standards of practice in the field as established by the NATA, NCAA and other appropriate, recognized organizations
• Assist with management of the CRW Concussion Protocol
• Assist with management of the CRW Return to Play Protocol
• Provide clinical service for drop-in/informal recreation, intramural, club and instructional program participants.
• Provide on-site athletic training supervision for club, intramural, and other special event services at CRW and satellite facilities to include work in outdoor environments
• Serve as a mentor to undergraduate students completing on-site clinical hours
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CRW Asst. Director/Coordinator of Athletic Training, CRW professional staff, or the CRW Medical Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Athletic Train
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer and licensed to practice in North Carolina
• Evidence of experience in Athletic Training including sideline coverage/clinical care

Communications and Promotions:

To apply for this posting please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to Sr. Assistant Director of Communications and Promotions Jenny Gregory at gregoryje@ecu.edu.

As a talented Communications and Promotions Graduate Assistant you will provide leadership to a team of student marketing assistants and graphic designers.  You will coordinate a comprehensive marketing program for a department with over 500 events, 1000 marketing pieces, and 500,000+ participations annually. The incumbent must be comfortable working in fast paced environment with consideration for the ever-changing needs of our students. 

Job Duties:

• Directly manage and supervise the work of student Marketing Assistants and/or Graphic Designers
• Organize, assign, and distribute marketing pieces
• Coordinate social media, email, press releases, tabling, displays, and other marketing
• Entry, analysis and application of assessment and statistical data for marketing
• Present at monthly RA Coordinator meetings.
• Assist with planning and implementation of the Open House, Barefoot on the Mall and other Special Events
• Assist with the development and generation of new marketing concepts, mediums, and ideas
• Oversee marketing area operation in including work schedules, inventory, and equipment
• Assist with the development and implementation of post program evaluation such as focus groups, online surveys, and forum
• Facilitate periodic communication with program area staff to determine needs
• Meet regularly with CRW staff to develop marketing plans
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Assistant Director

Requirements:

• Background in communications, marketing, business, and/or graphic design
• Experience with content creation and/or social media management
• Demonstrated ability to present to various campus groups

Well-Being:

To apply for this position please email cover letter, resume and a list of three references to Sr. Assistant Director of Well-Being Gabby Dickey at dickeyg22@ecu.edu.

As a talented Well-Being Graduate Assistant, you will coordinate the development, implement, and evaluation of programming for an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative effort to promote a culture of well-being. You, specifically, will manage the day-to-day operations of health & well-being hubs, educational workshops and programs, and assigned special events. You will work closely with colleagues to market and evaluate world-class well-being experiences and programs. You will provide direct supervision to multiple student program managers and numerous part-time student well-being ambassadors. The Well-Being Graduate Assistant reports to the Coordinator of Well-Being.

You will have the opportunity to help Pirates thrive! Using the Five Essential Elements of Well-Being (career, social, financial, physical, community), you will assist the University in executing its commitment to maximizing student success by guiding students, members, and guests as they discover, explore, and live a healthy lifestyle.

You will join a team that engages the Pirate Nation in diverse recreational and well-being experiences and one that values inclusivity, learning, innovation, fun, and tradition. We are creating a workplace that recognizes the voices and contributions of team members at all levels, listens, and responds to our community.

Essential Job Functions

Talent Management – 40%

• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation multiple part-time student well-being ambassadors and program managers.
• Co-lead the cohort training program and Certified Peer Educator training for newly hired well-being ambassadors each semester.
• Provide an environment that supports strengths-based learning through ongoing coaching conversations.
• Coach career growth by providing various methods of continuing education opportunities.
• Deliver frequent praise and recognition for excellent work.
• Create an environment where employees feel heard and appreciated for their contributions.
• Role model a management style that promotes well-being and self-care

Program Management – 40%

• Lead day-to-day operations and assist with the marketing and evaluation, of a comprehensive well-being program aligning with the five (5) essential elements of well-being: career, social, financial, physical, community.
• Create and deliver public health content and programs including alcohol & other drugs, mental health & stress management, sexual health & healthy relationships, nutrition & body image, and overall well-being.
• Monitor assigned operational, revenue, and grant budgets.
• Monitor KPIs utilizing quantitative and qualitative data. Provide regular written reports outlining successes, opportunities for growth, and recommendations.
• Develop and nurture relationships with campus and community stakeholders.
• Represent the ECU community on local and regional health related committees/organizations.
• Provide support and collaboration to colleagues delivering movement and exercise experiences.
• Continue professional development through membership in professional organizations, attending and presenting at conferences and workshops, professional reading, and staying current with trends and issues pertinent to well-being. Contribute to scholarly articles, blogs, and publications.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Well-Being Coaching – 30%

• Utilize a coaching model to help clients clarify vision and values, assess readiness to change, determine focus and set goals, prepare for action, and maintain behavior change.
• Provide necessary coaching to support behavior change, on an individual or group basis, delivered in an in-person or virtual environment.
• Become an expert at resources available on and off campus to enhance student well-being.
• Assist with client assignment and client management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Integrated Well-Being, or related experiences.
• Accredited Health Coaching certification or the willingness to obtain within six (6) months
• Demonstrated ability in writing, speaking, and presenting well-being related content and material
• Demonstrated ability for clear, cogent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness

East Carolina University, founded in 1907, is a public university and a member of the UNC system serving over 29,000 students. ECU is a progressive doctoral-granting institution with the feel of a small college. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School, and the Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Art, Business, Education, Health and Human Performance, Human Environmental Sciences, Industry and Technology, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Social Work. Its 392-acre main campus and 46-acre medical campus are located in Greenville, NC.

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