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Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant will actively contribute to the work of the Department of Recreation by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
Staff Management (40%) Hire, train, manage, evaluate, and discipline up to 100 undergraduate staff members that include facility assistants, facility supervisors, technicians, and administrative assistants Supervise day-to-day staff management to ensure enforcement of all departmental and university policies and procedures throughout the fitness floor, basketball courts, game room, and other Campus Center spaces as needed Facilitate regular staff meetings, in-services and risk management training to enhance staff services and knowledge.

Provide professional development to the undergraduate staff members through the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies Operations Management (35%) Oversee Campus Center daily operations in conjunction with the Coordinator of Facilities and Events to meet the needs of faculty, staff, students, and third-party constituents Ensure building safety and security, manage cleaning and maintenance functions, equipment check-out, laundry, facility opening and closing procedures, cash handling, emergency response, and resolving customer service and access issues.

Provide evening and weekend coverage as a building manager as needed. Administrative Responsibilities (25%) Assist in the creation and monitoring of two UREC budgets of approximately $300,000, particularly in areas of student wages and operating supplies. Maintain up-to-date inventory records and manage upkeep of all equipment and Campus Center supplies to maximize engagement and accessibility to all patrons Attend monthly professional development opportunities (including Student Affairs divisional meetings, University Recreation staff meetings, and graduate assistant development workshops).

Obtain and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid instructor certification and certify staff. In addition to the above-stated work responsibilities, all Graduate Assistants in University Recreation at the University of West Georgia are expected to engage in regular professional development opportunities and organized collaborations as a cohort. These experiences are designed to prepare Graduate Assistants for success as professionals and broaden their understanding of University Recreation as a whole.