Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with the management, supervision, scheduling and operation of the Facility Managers (FM’s), Fitness Center (The Core) and Rental Services (Gear Central) to ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment.  The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for training, evaluating, and supervising the Crimson Crew student staff, along with program development and management.   

Compensation  

• This is a nine-month position, 20 hours/week with a $20,800 stipend, tuition waiver, and renewal after successful first year.  Professional development funding and summer employment potential.
• 20 hours a week, this will include weekends, evenings, and holidays (University Breaks & Winter Intersession) 
• Stipend is August to May (summer hours may be available) 

Responsibilities 

• Assist in the selection, training, supervision, and development of student staff for assigned areas (Facility Managers & Gear/Core)
• Manage Fusion, Connect2, & WhenToWork software and all associated rental controls at Gear Central; including lockers, merchandise, and rental inventory, as well as lost and found systems
• Support facility management of the Student Life Center, including daily operations, supervision, safety, and risk management, along with policy enforcement
• Assist with department and division wide programs and initiatives.
• Submit work orders, service requests, inventory management and supervision of purchase orders
• Assist full-time staff with in-services, training, meetings, etc. 
• Configure schedules for all academic terms and breaks, and resolve scheduling conflicts as they arise
• Complete and review payroll as needed
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Physical Education or sports related field
• Acceptance into the Parks, Recreation and Tourism or the Educational Leadership and Policy, Student Affairs program graduate program.?
  • Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) graduate program: Deadline March 1st, 2024
    • https://health.utah.edu/parks-recreation-tourism/degrees/masters
  • Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP), Student Affairs program: Deadline: Rolling 
    • https://elp.utah.edu/programs/med-with-an-emphasis-in-student-affairs/  
• Minimum of one year experience in recreation programs including operations, personnel supervision, or student development
• GA must have a 3.0 grade point or higher 
• Have taken the GRE, GMAT or LSAT for the PRT program.  GRE not required for the ELP program
• Demonstrated ability to lead and learn and proven capacity to effectively communicate with guests, staff, and colleagues
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications preferred 

Application 

• To apply please send a resume and a cover letter to Drake Langley – drake.langley@crs.utah.edu
• Position will remain open until filled.     

University of Utah 

The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education and is a major research university. The U offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 30,000 students. The University of Utah is one of the state’s largest employers and is ranked as one of the top public research universities in the nation. Come experience what our local and international visitors have discovered: A beautiful and natural setting, friendly and knowledgeable faculty and staff, and a diversity of people and ideas that are the University of Utah. 

Campus Recreation Services 
is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community. Amenities include a 50-meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub/spa, 320-yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room. Additional amenities include Shake Smart, and Athletic Training. Campus Recreation Services operates and schedules three outdoor turf fields, an outdoor track, and four sand volleyball courts. 

Student Affairs  is comprised of nearly 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners. 

Student Affairs departments serve all students at the University of Utah, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who come from a variety of backgrounds. In order to best support our students, it is important that staff stay aware of issues and best practices related to student development, identity, and sense of belonging, both locally and nationally. 

About The University of Utah, Campus Recreation Services

Nestled between the Foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City, the state’s Capitol, the University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The “U” is a PAC-12 institution with a total enrollment over 34,000. Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners. Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion. We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life.

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