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ABOUT ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS LIFE:

OUR COMMITMENT TO GRADUATE ASSISTANTS WORKING IN STUDENT AFFAIRS:

One of America’s 10 fastest-growing universities in our category in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Arkansas Tech has seen its enrollment increase by 184 percent since 1997. We are the fastest-growing university in our state and one of the 3 largest institutions of higher learning in Arkansas. With more than 12,000 students, Arkansas Tech is large enough to serve a diverse community of learners and passionate about maintaining its institutional heritage of providing for the individual needs of each student. We are the Tech Family.

An individual focus on your personal and professional development.A challenge to know and identify current trends while understanding how they impact our work.An environment that challenges you for your best work, while holding you accountable.A connection to professional associations through conference affiliation, attendance, and related research.An opportunity to gain experiences similar to that of a full time staff member.A daily work environment that fosters individual project management. Achieve transferrable skills in a fun and exciting work environment.

COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:College Student PersonnelPsychology

Liberal ArtsMulti-Media Journalism

Strength & ConditioningEmergency Management & Homeland Security

For a complete list of graduate areas of study, visit www.atu.edu/gradcollege

VisionCampus Life is dedicated to providing exceptional services and enriching the college student experience by implementing transformative opportunities to maximize the personal and professional potential of our students.Mission StatementThe mission of Department of Campus Life is to enhance student persistence by connecting students to Arkansas Tech and the surrounding community, engaging students in the academic and co-curricular experience, and developing leaders for communities around the world.Learning Objectives1. Students will engage in the culture and community of Arkansas Tech University.2. Students will develop their leadership identity.3. Students will connect with experiential learning opportunities relating to their interests.

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

RENUMERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Kerry Shannon atkshannon@atu.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES:

INTRAMURALS ANDMARKETING

Assist with Administration of Intramural sports.Schedule, organize, supervise and evaluate Intramural Sports programs.Administer, assess, and evaluate results of programs and participants to better enhance offerings.Develop and implement sport specific trainings for officials.Evaluate sports officials on a nightly basis.Assist with supervision, hiring, training and evaluation of Competitive Sports Supervisors and Intramural Sports Officials.Assist with facilitating Intramural Sports Staff meetings and trainings.Prepare Intramural activity locations.Assist with the administration, execution and evaluation of all marketing operations including but not limited to: social media, web, print and digital designs, multi-media, photo and video projects.Administer, assess, and evaluate marketing campaigns and promotions.Work with Graphic Design GA to Create high quality graphics for both print and digital platforms.Maintain updated content and themes for the Campus Recreation website.Manage and execute social media marketing plan.Work with campus partners to enhance marketing and communication.Distribute promotional items.

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

RENUMERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Kerry Shannon atkshannon@atu.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES:

INTRAMURALS ANDCLUB SPORTS

Assist with Administration of Intramural sportsSchedule, organize, supervise and evaluate Intramural Sports programsAdminister, assess, and evaluate results of programs and participants to better enhance offeringsDevelop and implement sport specific trainings for officialsEvaluate sports officials on a nightly basisAssist with supervision, hiring, training and evaluation of Competitive Sports Supervisors and Intramural Sports OfficialsAssist with facilitating Intramural Sports Staff meetings and trainingsPrepare Intramural activity locationsDevelop and enforce program policies, procedures, and protocols (staff manuals, program handbooks)Compile and evaluate information and statistics for activity, semester, and annual reportingCollaborate with the Campus Recreation/Campus Life Marketing individual to design and implement an effective marketing plan for the Club Sports Program.Oversee set up of all facilities utilized by the Club Sports program, perform risk management checks and observe participant behaviors in the Club Sports programAssist with the administration and advising of all Sports Clubs including annual submission requirements, travel, on-campus activities, leadership development, and program promotionAssist in the management of Intramural Sports and the Sport Clubs Program budgets to include meeting expense and revenue goalsAssist in the preparation, presentation, and implementation of short and long-term goals for the Sport Clubs Program and Intramural SportsRecommend and enforce policies that provide for the effective operation and risk management of the Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports Programs

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

RENUMERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Thomas Strahan at gstrahan@atu.edu

FRATERNITY ANDSORORITY LIFE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the advisor for the Interfraternity Council.Serve as an advisor for Greek Programming Board.Serve as an advisor for Order of Omega.Assist in advising the National Pan-Hellenic Council.Responsible for community wide trainings encompassing risk management, social event policy, anti-hazing, & alcohol awareness.Co-coordinate fall and spring semester programming efforts, such as Greek Week and Greek 101.Coordinate council officer transition and chapter officer training.Coordinate the registered student organization process for all councils.Oversee chapter participation in the On Track (co-curricular experience) program.Work on special projects, such as recognition, scholarship promotion, publications, outreach, and marketing.Assist with the planning and implementation of IFC and CPC recruitments.Serve as an educational resources to students and parents interested in Greek Life.

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

RENUMERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Aubrey Holt, Assistant Dean for Campus Life, aholt7@atu.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Assist in coordination of the Mary B. Gunter Emerging Leaders Living Learning Community.

Assist in facilitation of leadership programs and conferences.

Assist in planning and implementation of extended orientation program, Freshmen Leadership Experience.

Assist in implementation of annual Women’s Week activities.

Assist in coordination of monthly and annual student leader recognition initiatives (Leader of the Month, Evening of Excellence).

Serve as secondary advisor for GOLD Cabinet, a student organization.

Assist in the administration of funding allocation for student development travel and student organization aid.

Assist in coordination of Registered Student Organizations and fulfilling registration requirements.

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, eligibility to drive on behalf of the State of Arkansas for professional meetings and occasional student travel, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

REMUNERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Meighan Burke, Director of Student Transition, mburke1@atu.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the planning, implementation and coordination of Orientation (incoming freshmen, transfer, online, international, and graduate)

Assist with the planning, implementation and coordination of annual fall Welcome Week

Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of student Orientation staff

Assist with the development and coordination of programming for first generation students

Assist with the development and coordination of programming for adult and commuter students

Aid in developing collaborative relationships across campus to engage various stakeholders in office initiatives

Assist in overall program assessment

Work on special projects, such as publications, outreach, and marketing

Serve as an educational resource to students and parents

STUDENT TRANSITION

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

RENUMERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The dance GA will serve as the dance coach.

Supervise daily operations of dance practices.

Coordinate and supervise Spirit Squads at athletic events and/or at other special event performances.

Implement coaching strategies, safety objectives and dance techniques with assistance from dance captain(s) at daily practices.

Prepare and plan activities for pep rallies, special events, Homecoming activities, Family Day activities, and Game Day activities.

Assist in development of annual clinics and/or tryouts for Spirit Squad teams.

Assist with planning of summer camp(s) for Spirit Squads.

Assist with any travel as it relates to Spirit Squads, etc.

Assist in academic programming.

Assist with marketing strategies for clinics, tryouts, and recruitment.

Experience with dance teams as it relates to skill progression of dance is preferred, but not required.

Must be eligible to drive on behalf of the State of Arkansas for student travel.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Heather Strasner, Spirit Assistant, hstrasner@atu.edu

The minimal requirements for a candidate seeking this assistantship opportunity are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, admittance to the Arkansas Tech University graduate school as a master’s degree seeking graduate student, a completed background check, and availability to begin working July 8, 2019.

This position pays a stipend of $1,060 monthly. In addition, 18 hours of graduate credit tuition is covered per year.

RENUMERATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Heather Strasner, Spirit Assistant, hstrasner@atu.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The cheer GA will serve as the cheer coach.

Supervise daily operations of cheer practices.

Implement coaching strategies, safety objectives and dance techniques with assistance from cheer captain(s) at daily practices.

Coordinate and supervise Spirit Squads at athletic events and/or at other special event performances.

Prepare and plan activities for pep rallies, special events, Homecoming activities, Family Day activities, and Game Day activities.

Assist in development of annual clinics and/or tryouts for Spirit Squad teams.

Assist with planning of summer camp(s) for Spirit Squads.

Assist with any travel as it relates to Spirit Squads, etc.

Assist in academic programming.

Assist with marketing strategies for clinics, tryouts, and recruitment.

Experience with cheer teams as it relates to skill progression of cheer is preferred, but not required.

Must be eligible to drive on behalf of the State of Arkansas for student travel.