Graduate Employment
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Graduate Assistantship and Grad Hourly Positions
These positions may be available in:
- Event Management
(Position not open for Fall 2012.) - Intramurals – Job Description (pdf)
(Accepting resumes and cover letters through February 17, 2012.) - Inclusive/Adaptive Recreation – Job Description (pdf)
(Accepting resumes and cover letters through February 17, 2012.)
A stipend or hourly wage plus a tuition waiver is offered with these positions in certain academic departments. Application process is ongoing through the end of February for candidates who meet deadlines. Please send resume and cover letter to Michael Danielson to be considered in applicant pool by February 17, 2012.
Examples of these departments include:
Questions?
For more information about graduate employment, contact:
Michael Danielson
Human Resources
Campus Recreation
University of Illinois
201 East Peabody Drive
ARC, Suite 1430
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-4066
Fax: (217) 244-4004
E-Mail: mddaniel@illinois.edu
Application Process
To be considered as an applicant for a Campus Recreation graduate assistant position, you must complete the following criteria:
- Show acceptance as a graduate student within the College of Applied Life Studies or related discipline.
- Complete the application process by visiting http://rst.illinois.edu/Graduates/Admissions.aspx.
- Please include a cover letter indicating which GA position you are interested in applying for with application materials.
- All application materials will be forwarded from the academic unit to Campus Recreation. So, please apply to the school first if interested in tuition waiver.
If interested in graduate school, please contact the Illini Scholars program coordinator for graduate program requirements and status:
Don Hardin
Visiting Professor
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism
University of Illinois
104 Huff Hall
1206 South Fourth Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
E-mail: dhardin@illinois.edu
Office: 217 244-3708
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative e-mail address below to contact us about your interest in employment at campusrecemployment@illinois.edu, or you may send your resume to campusrecemployment@illinois.edu, or you can call us at (217) 333-4066.
Student Affairs Statement on Diversity
As such, we strive to create an atmosphere and institutional culture which is welcoming to all individuals, inclusive of their race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, gender, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, ability/disability, socioeconomic class, and national origin.
At Illinois, we create a welcoming environment. Therefore, we as student affairs staff:
- Enhance, develop, and maintain structures and services committed to diversity.
- Build cross-cultural relationships that bridge traditional campus boundaries.
- Respect spaces that allow for the support and development of specific identities and communities.
- Solicit feedback frequently and respond to the various needs of students and other stakeholders.
At Illinois, we contribute to the cultural education of students. Therefore, we as student affairs staff:
- Encourage students to examine their responsibilities in a multicultural society.
- Engage students in experiences that educate them about the value of their history and perspectives while inviting them to learn more about the histories and perspectives of others.
- Provide services that offer students opportunities to build relationships that cross cultural boundaries.
At Illinois, we recognize and develop our own cultural understanding. Therefore, we as student affairs staff:
- Engage in self-reflection towards a deeper sense of the perspectives and experiences of others.
- Challenge each other to engage in meaningful dialogue with colleagues and students to create a campus climate of respect and fairness.
- Provide and participate in regular professional development to enhance our abilities to serve a diverse student body.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
