What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant, Physical Education position at Manhattanville University?
Job Title: Physical Education Graduate Assistant
Department: School of Education
Reports to: Dr. Matthew Baumoel
Effective Date: Fall 2026
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Job Description:
The Physical Education Graduate Assistant will support the Department of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy by assisting with program management, event coordination, and administrative operations. This role offers practical experience in higher education while fulfilling graduate program requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Plan, promote, and coordinate the annual SEZ Fall Care to Share Workshop, including managing logistics, communications, and event materials.
Maintain and organize the equipment closet, including inventory management, ordering supplies, and ensuring proper storage.
Assist the Program Director with various departmental tasks, including:
o Scheduling meetings and preparing materials.
o Collecting and organizing student assessment and accreditation data.
o Developing marketing materials for program bulletin board and outreach.
o Supporting open houses and information sessions for prospective students.
o Assisting with departmental communications and website updates.
Provide course support to faculty members, including preparing equipment and distributing resources for classes and workshops.
Help coordinate student engagement activities and department events throughout the academic year.
Qualifications:
Enrollment in the Physical Education or Sport Pedagogy graduate program.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Hours Expectation / Tuition Remission
100 hours during the fall semester (3 credits).
100 hours during the spring semester (3 credits).
Hours are flexible but may include occasional evenings or weekends for events.
Housing:
Housing is not provided.
Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.