Kent, Ohio
Posted: 05-Mar-24
Location: Kent, Ohio
Type: Part Time
Salary: $11,000 (9-month appointment)
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Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant
ROLE / BASIC FUNCTION: Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Services (RecWell) announces an Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistantship for the Fall 2024 through Spring 2026 semesters (four consecutive semesters renewable annually).
SUMMARY OF THE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RECREATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES ICE ARENA FACILITY OPERATIONS: The Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant will perform a variety of duties assigned to assist with the daily operations of the Kent State Ice Arena. All graduate assistants function as members of the professional staff and participate in meetings, assist with policy and procedure revision, distribution, and administration, and provide suggestions and feedback as part of the RecWell team.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant will assist the designated supervisor with the administration of the Ice Arena operations. The position will require working a flexible schedule, including non-traditional work hours. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, disciplinary action, and evaluation of student personnel.
- Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures set forth in the Ice Arena Staff Manual.
- Assist with reviewing and providing feedback to all policies, procedures, and staff manuals.
- Oversight of all necessary paperwork inherent to the position, such as task checklists, tracking ice usage, snack bar inventory, food and beverage ordering, staff safety audits, etc.
- Attend all departmental and area meetings as requested.
- Support current Ice Arena programming and assist with new program development, implementation, and evaluation to help grow ice rental revenue.
- Develop and implement monthly in-service training sessions for student personnel.
- Supervision of Ice Arena programs.
- Assist with facility readiness to meet the needs of various user groups.
- Supervise the facility when scheduled.
- Support the designated supervisor with other job-related tasks when assigned.
SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Ice Arena, Competitive Sports, and Outdoor Facilities.
TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE AND HOURS:
- Assigned work hours are based on student availability. We appreciate that you are a student first.
- The appointment start date will be August 15th, 2024, until May 15th, 2025 (end of appointment). It is renewable for a second academic year if in good standing.
- The last day of Fall semester Graduate Assistantship work is Monday, December 23rd, 2024. The start of Spring semester work is Thursday, January 9th, 2025.
- Additional pay over winter, spring, and summer breaks may be available at an hourly rate.
- A set schedule will be created and shared at the beginning of the fall and spring semester for certain aspects of the job. These hours will also be assigned based on availability.
- The Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant is expected to keep regularly scheduled office hours in the Kent State Ice Arena (20 hours/week minimum) during the semester.
- The position will require working a flexible schedule, including non-traditional work hours.
- Must be available to attend all staff meetings/trainings during the spring and fall semesters.
APPERANCE AND DRESS: The Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant will be clean and neatly attired while on duty. Graduate assistants are expected to dress to the professional standards and values of business casual. A RecWell professional staff shirt and nametag will be provided.
NACE COMPETENCIES FOR A CAREER – READY WORKFORCE: The National Association of Colleges and Employers developed a definition for career readiness and identified eight key components to prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. These are some more examples of how this position will allow you to grow in each of these competencies. Some examples are “Professionalism” and “Critical Thinking”. This position’s job responsibilities will allow you to grow in each of these competencies. Please see here.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree conferred at the time the graduate assistantship begins.
- A candidate for a graduate assistantship must be admitted to an academic graduate program at Kent State University unconditionally.
- Maintain good academic standing and must carry a minimum of eight hours of graduate credits during each semester of the academic year appointment. Appointees may not accept any other paid employment within the university during the tenure of their employment.
- Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Must possess strong customer service skills.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and adhere to professional standards and values.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with others in diverse working groups to achieve common goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with students, coworkers, supervisors, and all Ice Arena patrons.
- Ability to positively create a welcoming environment for all and maintain a positive attitude at work.
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to approach students and create a welcoming environment for
- Must have exceptional team focus with the ability to multitask.
- The ability to troubleshoot and problem solve operational issues as they arise.
GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for admission.
- GRE may be required (contact Graduate Coordinator of the appropriate school for more details).
- Applications for graduate school may be obtained from the websites listed below.
- College of Education, Health, and Human Services: https://www.kent.edu/ehhs/graduate-programs
- List of all eligible Graduate Programs: https://catalog.kent.edu/programs/#filter=.filter_2&.filter_5&.filter_6&.filter_47
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Preferred candidates shall pursue one of the following graduate degree programs offered through the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration: M.A. Sport and Recreation Management, M.A. Sport Studies, M.A. Hospitality and Tourism Management, M.A. Exercise Physiology, M.A. Physical Education Teacher Education; however, applicants interested in other graduate degree programs are also encouraged to apply.
ABOUT RECREATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES:
- MISSION STATEMENT: Recreation and Wellness Services is committed to providing equitable co-curricular experiences through a culture of learning, growth, and well-being in a supportive and welcoming environment.
- TEAM CULTURE: Well-being, Supportiveness, Flexibility, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Positive Attitude.
- VALUES: Belonging, Development, Integrity, Quality, and Safety.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
HOW TO APPLY / APPLICATION AND PROCEDURE:
- CURRENT KENT STATE STUDENTS: Please submit application, resume, list of three references, and three letters of recommendation (requested) via Handshake web portal (Kent State students) by Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
- APPLICANTS OUTSIDE OF KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Please submit application, resume, list of three references, and three letters of recommendation (requested) to Jeff Kingery, Coordinator of Student Personnel at jkinger2@kent.edu by Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
CLOSING DATE: Application will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. For best consideration, all interested applicants should submit complete application materials, that are submitted no later than Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
QUESTIONS? Contact Jim Underwood at junderw3@kent.edu or 330-672-1138.
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