Primary Responsibilities
Purpose The Department of Recreational Programming will utilize graduate assistants to assist the professional staff in the administration, daily operations and development of a multi-faceted recreation program. Graduate Assistants will assist with student personnel management, special events, and various administrative duties. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
General Expectations • Adhere to Department of Recreational Programming mission, vision, and policies and procedures. • Promote and support departmental standards and programs. • Exhibit highest commitment to student development and customer service. • Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills and maintain a professional appearance for all assignments and activities. • Represent campus recreation and student affairs in a positive way and conduct yourself professionally while attending meetings, collaborating with colleagues, working with student team members or participants. • Demonstrate ability to take initiative, problem solve, consult with direct supervisor prior to handling difficult situations that cannot be satisfactorily solved independently. • Collaborate effectively as a member of a goal-oriented team, and meet deadlines • Participate in program initiatives/programs and departmental special events, committees, etc. as assigned to you by your supervisor. • Maintain affiliation and involvement with national, regional, and state recreation associations. • Attend weekly meetings and collaborate with team members to complete tasks. • Work for the best interests of the students of Sul Ross, and the department of recreational programming. • Participate in the special trips and events that the department sponsors, which may include overnight camping or adventure trips. • Help organize, support, and maintain all recreational facilities. • Prioritize student wellness and safety in all programs.
General Responsibilities (may vary by position): • Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating student team members, interns, and practicum students. • Assist with managing payroll, operating budgets, reports, coordinating projects, program promotion and marketing, budget reporting and analysis, risk management, facility maintenance, program evaluation/ assessment and analysis, general program planning, and development. • Assist with the overall student and program development. • As directed by supervisor, conduct weekly/monthly staff meetings and in-service trainings. • Assist with the development and execution of departmental special events. • Participate in departmental assessment efforts to continually enhance services. • Assist with facility supervision and operational responsibilities for all recreational programming facilities and programs.
