Position Title
Graduate Assistant: Strength and Conditioning Studies 

Job Responsibilities for all SCS Graduate Assistants
* Assist faculty with classes
* Assist faculty with research
* Assist the office with clerical tasks and general office duties
* Work 20 hours per week during the semester

Specific Responsibilities depending on Position
* Teach physical education activity classes
* Teach laboratory classes
* Assist in research projects
* Assist in the strength and conditioning weight room
* Assist in the TechFit recreation facility

Skills and Abilities
* Effective communication in verbal and written formats
* Proficient with Microsoft Office
* Capable of learning new technologies
* Knowledge (or willingness to learn) of proper lifting technique
* Active pursuit of professional development

Qualifications
* Bachelor�s degree from an accredited college or university
* Admission as a Strength and Conditioning Studies student in the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College
* Successful completion of a background check
* Preferred: Active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association

Compensation
* 18 hours of tuition (out of state portion waived) per year
* Stipend (based on 20 hours per week) as determined by the Graduate College

How to Apply
Complete the online GA Application and email a resume and cover letter to gkraft@atu.edu.

Departmental Contact
Gina Kraft, PhD
479.964.0583 x4902
gkraft@atu.edu 


Research Job Description
* Assist faculty member with any component of research. This includes:
o Literature search
o Literature review
o Research proposal development
o IRB document preparation
o Data collection
o Data analysis
o Manuscript preparation


Teaching Job Description
* Teach and be fully responsible for an assigned course. This includes:
o Preparing classroom material
o Delivering classroom material
o Assessing student learning
o Grading and providing feedback in a timely fashion
o Reporting attendance accounting
o Reporting midterm grades
o Reporting final grades


Faculty Support/Clerical Support
* Assist with grading
* Assist with in class activities
* Set up/takedown for class
* Monitor activities
* Proctor tests