Intramurals Graduate Assistant - SRSGA1
- Student Life
- Staff, part-time without benefits (less than 20 hours per week)
Title: Intramurals Graduate Assistant - SRSGA1
Position Number: SRSGA1
Unit/Department: Student Life
FTE: Part-time (no more than 20 hours per week)
Salary: $15/hour & Tuition Waiver
Department Summary:
Drake University's Recreational Services is committed to enriching the quality of campus life by promoting and offering opportunities for physical, mental, and social interaction and growth in healthy surroundings and superior recreational facilities. Recreational Services' innovative co-curricular programs and offerings serve to provide a connecting link between students and the University experience.
Learn more about our department at: https://www.drake.edu/recservices/.
Job Summary:
Drake University's Recreation Services Operations is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Intramural and Student Development Graduate Assistant. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with the planning and administration of a comprehensive intramural program as well as the student development and leadership program.
This position will be offered a 10-month position, however, summer work may be available. The Graduate Assistant will be expected to work no more than 20 hours per week in exchange for $15/hour wage and free tuition (fees and books still apply).
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Admittance and continued enrollment into a full-time Drake graduate program
Job Duties:
- 50% - Plan, promote, administer and evaluate all intramural program offerings - (Essential)
- 20% - Hire, train, supervise, pay, and evaluate student intramural officials and supervisors - (Essential)
- 15% - Serve as primary site manager for specific intramural events and building supervision - (Essential)
- 5% - Assist with professional and leadership development of student employees - (Essential)
- 5% - Maintain intramural records and reports - (Essential)
- 5% - Perform other duties, as assigned - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are asked to complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter.
Position will begin August 1, 2025
Review of Applications Begins: For full consideration, apply by January 31, 2025. This position will remain open until filled
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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