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Kent, Ohio
Posted: 06-Mar-26
Location: Kent, Ohio
Type: Part Time
Salary: $11,000 (9-month appointment)
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| Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Services (RecWell) is seeking candidates for the following Graduate Assistant position for the 2026 – 2027 academic year. Appointments in following academic years are awarded based on satisfactory performance in both the student's academic program and in their assigned responsibilities.
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Applications via NIRSA Bluefish Jobs will not be accepted. For more information about RecWell, please visit https://www.kent.edu/recwell. Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant (1 position): The Ice Arena Facility Operations Graduate Assistant supports the daily operations and overall success of the Kent State Ice Arena while serving as an integral member of the Recreation and Wellness Services professional staff. This position contributes to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment by providing operational support, enhancing programs, collaborating with staff, and promoting continuous improvement across all areas of the facility. Summary of Responsibilities: This role oversees daily facility operations and student staff supervision while supporting programs, events, and customer needs within the Ice Arena. Key responsibilities include managing and developing student employees, enforcing policies, maintaining facility readiness, handling administrative tasks, and assisting with program coordination. The position also participates in meetings, provides in-service training support, and completes additional duties assigned by the supervisor. Key Responsibilities:
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To view the full job description, please visit the Ice Arena Facility Operations GA Job Description. For any questions about the position, please contact Jim Underwood, Associate Director, Ice Arena, Competitive Sports & Outdoor Facilities at junderw3@kent.edu. |
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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. More about Recreation and Wellness Services at Kent State University: WHO WE ARE - We are committed to building communities of belonging by encouraging well-being through inclusive leadership, recreation, and wellness experiences. Our staff includes programmers, administrators and more than 200 student employees who are all focused on creating an outstanding experience for the people we serve. WHAT WE DO - Recreation and Wellness Services serves the Kent State University community. That community includes but is not limited to students, faculty, staff, and community members. We offer outdoor adventure programming, swim lessons, fitness classes, personal training, ice skating and hockey lessons, community sport leagues, paddling trips and so much more! WHERE WE'RE LOCATED - We are located on Kent State University’s Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio, which is in Northeast Ohio. Recreation and Wellness Services maintains several facilities across campus, including the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Ice Arena, Tri - Rec, Disc Golf course, outdoor courts, tennis courts, and outdoor sports fields. MISSION STATEMENT - We build communities of belonging by encouraging well-being through inclusive leadership, recreation, and wellness experiences. VISION STATEMENT - Connecting people through recreation and wellness experiences to support lifelong well-being. VALUES - Belonging, Excellence, and Sustainability. More about Kent State University: Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an elite research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in major world cities, such as New York City, Geneva and Florence, Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. Kent State is a national leader in award-winning student support services to graduate students. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. |