Graduate Assistant Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Job Description SummaryThe Sporting Clays Team/University Safety Graduate Assistant (GA) serves a dual role. For the Sporting Clays Team, the GA assists the Coach in all aspects of the team to include: coaching technical skills; scheduling; team bonding events; raising funds through sponsorships; supervision of practices, team events, and competitions including travel; responsibility for equipment, supplies, transportation, purchasing, and set-up and clean-up. The GA is responsible for being aware of student-athlete issues and concerns and addressing those/working with the Coach in addressing those. In addition, the GA is responsible for marketing, events for non-team members, recruitment events, and other duties as assigned. For University Safety, the GA will be responsible for assisting in supervising the Student Safety Team, serving as Safety representative at events, games, and programs, marketing, and occasional duties such as ID creation, door locks, Safe Rides, van fleet responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.Job Description

The Graduate Assistant selected for this position in the Division of Student Affairs will grow the following career competency areas:

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership:Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.
• Global Fluency: Value, respect, and learn from diverse others. Demonstrate inclusivity and respect.
• Communication: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms. Express ideas professionally to others. Use effective communication in marketing, fundraising, and other tasks.
• Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with others of diverse backgrounds and abilities, work within a team structure, negotiate and manage conflict.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, understanding the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning and analytical thinking; use knowledge, facts and data to solve problems and make decisions. Be prepared to answer the "unasked" questions.
• Career Management: Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experience relevant to desired career goals.
• Digital Technology: Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. Use skills developed to increase marketing reach and professionalism.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited institution.
• Full time enrollment in a Saint Leo University graduate degree program.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office, the University, and at various off campus sites including overnight travel, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 or more pounds.

NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it's Like to Work Here:Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Saint Leo University is "Community." Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo