Graduate Student Employment - Facilities & Operations Graduate Assistant

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Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Graduate Student Employment - Facilities & Operations Graduate Assistant Posting Number 08251 Position Number 08251 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Number of Vacancies 1 Job Description

ECU Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness is currently seeking a Facilities and Operations Graduate Assistant.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Campus Recreation and Wellness at East Carolina University provides the following programs and services for the campus community: wellness, intramural sports, physical activity & fitness, informal recreation, club sports, adventure programs, and special events. Facilities include a state of the art 150,000 square foot Eakin Student Recreation Center; 30,000 square foot Health Sciences Student Center; and an 18-acre multi-sport field complex

UNIVERSITY

East Carolina University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System and has an enrollment of over 29,000 students, making it North Carolina's fourth largest institution of higher learning. The main campus is adjacent to uptown Greenville, NC, a city of over 70,000 people. Greenville is the hub of the eastern North Carolina coastal plains and a business, medical, and educational center. It is 80 miles east of Raleigh, the state capital, accessible by highway and nearby airports, and within easy driving distance of coastal resorts.

SCOPE OF POSITION

As a result of this Graduate Assistant position, students will have the opportunity to gain the following core competencies based on the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners:

• Human & Organizational Resources: Includes knowledge, skills and attitudes used in the selection, supervision, motivation, and formal evaluation of staff, conflict resolution; management of the politics of organizational discourse; and the effective application of strategies and techniques associated with financial resources, facilities management, fundraising, technology use, crisis management, risk management and sustainable resources.
• Leadership: Addresses the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a leader, whether it be a positional leader or a member of the staff, in both an individual capacity and within a process of how individuals work together effectively to envision, plan, effect change in organizations, and respond to internal and external constituencies and issues.

Campus Recreation and Wellness empowers student employees to become leaders by gaining valuable experience within a departmental Student Staff Leadership framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Facilities Graduate Assistant is expected to fulfill the following general responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection, onboarding, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of Recreation

Technicians and Facility/Event Managers.

• Provide facility supervision in the absence of full-time staff during evenings and weekends.
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for programs and events hosted in CRW spaces.
• Assist with locker clearance, inventory and equipment management, and lost and found

procedures.

• Monitor daily reports and provide follow-up as needed.
• Assist with digital and printed signage to ensure accurate promotion of departmental events,

facility hours, and programming.

• Attend departmental meetings and participate in workshops held by CRW and Student Affairs.
• Serve on various committees assigned.

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

A bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university. Preference is given to candidates specializing in recreation and leisure studies or a related sports/facilities management program. The candidate must possess an academic background which will satisfy the graduate entrance requirements of East Carolina University. Ability to obtain proficiency in industry-related software. Previous experience in collegiate recreation or facility operations, leadership development or recreation administration is desired. Evidence of leadership and interpersonal communication skills suited to a rapidly growing university community. Current certifications in CPR/AED & First Aid must be maintained during periods of employment or obtained within 60 days of hire. Duties will require weekend and evening hours. Must maintain current driver's license and satisfy university driving standards.

Special Instructions to Applicant

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION

• Expected work dates are August 17, 2026 - May 15th, 2027 with additional opportunities for summer employment. (excluding all student observed holidays).
• Compensation of $16.00 per hour for a minimum of 25 hours and up to 35 hours per week. Professional development support is available.
• This is typically a 2-year position with a satisfactory evaluation required to continue to second year.
• This position is supported by auxiliary funding sources, filling of this position is contingent upon the continuing availability of these funds.
• Applicant review will begin immediately.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Please upload your resume and cover letter.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94301 Open Date 06/09/2026 Close Date 07/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents