Graduate Assistant forOutdoor Adventure

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with planning and coordinating several Outdoor Adventure trips and activities each semester, including supporting at least one weekend-long trip per month, along with assisting the OA Lead with daytrips and on-campus activities.  

• Support the organization and management of Outdoor Adventure trip information within Fusion Software.

• Create the Trip Assistant schedule for trips throughout the year.

• Maintain regular communication with the Outdoor Adventure Lead and Trip Assistants.

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring Trip Assistants. 

• Ensure compliance with university policies, industry standards, and safety protocols.

• Maintain and inspect outdoor equipment to ensure safety and usability.

• Support outreach and engagement efforts aimed at increasing student participation in Outdoor Adventure programs and activities.

• Assist with gear inventory tracking, maintenance schedules, storage systems, and purchasing recommendations..

• Contribute to long-term program planning and goal setting aligned with deapartment and strategic goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

General supervision is received from the Director of Campus Recreation & Fitness.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field  

• Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer.  

• Familiarity with camping, hiking, backpacking, or outdoor recreation activities.

• Experience participating in or leading outdoor activities, recreation programs, or student engagement initiatives.

• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire. 

TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:  
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget. 

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is  in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment  

Per IRS regulations, tuition waivers may be considered taxable income. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are generally taxable and will be included in compensation. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. 

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. 

• This position is an on-campus position and doesn’t qualify for remote work.  

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.