Washington State University is seeking graduate assistant applicants for the 2026-2027 academic year.  The following positions are anticipated to be open.  Specific job descriptions and the application can be found here: https://urec.wsu.edu/about-urec/employment/. 

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, OUTDOOR RECREATION Primarily responsible for the coordination, administration, and evaluation of a variety of Outdoor Recreation programs, such as Outdoor Adventures, Challenge, and Climbing Wall programs. Graduate Assistant will assist in the training, development, evaluation, and supervision of temporary employees to deliver programs in a variety of disciplines as well as support special events.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, COUGAR CREW Responsible for the development of technically, mentally, and physically competitive student-athletes to represent Washington State University Cougar Crew, a varsity-club sport within University Recreation.  Duties include active and ongoing recruitment, implementation of an effective training program under the direction of the Head Coach for Cougar Crew, as well as ensuring team compliance with University Recreation and Washington State University policies and procedures. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are requested by December 1. Screening may continue until filled. Please review the complete job description at https://urec.wsu.edu/about-urec/employment/) and upload your resume/cover letter online. Applications will not be accepted through Bluefish.

Admission Requirements

Requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university; acceptance by the WSU Graduate School, (a GPA of 3.0 or above, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate School).  Visit www.gradschool.wsu.edu for more information.  

Minimum Qualifications
All successful Graduate Assistant candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Acceptance to WSU Graduate program (doctoral program preferred)
• Computer knowledge, including proficiency with Windows based computer system and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Excellent customer service skills
• Position specific qualifications: please see vacancy notification at https://urec.wsu.edu/about-urec/employment/

Preferred Qualifications
Please see the job description for position specific qualifications.

About Washington State University

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state, extension offices in every county, and offers online degree programs that are accessible worldwide. There are ten colleges and a graduate school. More than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students are served by the Pullman campus. The university is one of the largest residential universities in the West. Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit: www.pullmanchamber.com. The university’s web page (www.wsu.edu) offers information about WSU and the surrounding area.The Department of University Recreation at Washington State University supports the educational mission of the university by providing integrated and comprehensive recreational, competitive and fitness programs and services to a diverse campus community. Committed to fostering active, healthy lifestyles, the department enriches campus life through excellence in programs, services and facilities.University Recreation programs and services include Intramural Sport...s, Outdoor Recreation Center, Fitness & Instruction, Sport Clubs, Challenge, Aquatics and Youth Programs. University Recreation facilities include the 150,000 square foot Student Recreation Center, 80,000 square foot Chinook Student Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, outdoor playfields, 3 pools and multiple shared indoor facilities. Comprehensive marketing, facilities scheduling and maintenance programs support all departmental operations.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 or over are encouraged to apply.Washington State University (WSU) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. WSU utilizes an online system which will require a valid email address at the time of at the time of application. This position has been designated by the department to require a background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

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