Graduate Assistant, Exercise & Sport Science
Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Job Category: Education
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Description
Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Exercise & Sport Science
Hours Per Week: 20
Supervisor: Program Directors in Exercise &Sport Science & Master’s of Sport & Exercise Science
Compensation: Tuition Waiver
Posting Date: June 27, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Starting Date: August 15, 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Internal Job Category: Graduate Assistant
Position Overview: The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions is seeking a personable and highly motivated Graduate Assistant to work 20 hours each week primarily assisting with various operations and projects that are specific to the Bachelor’s of Exercise & Sport Science (EXSS) & Master’s of Sport & Exercise Science (MSES) programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Program Director(s) in maintaining lab spaces and equipment.
- Contribute to scholarly activities that align with mission of the EXSS & MSES programs.
- Assist with recruiting and outreach events.
- Serve as a liaison between students and advisors throughout EXSS & MSES programs.
- Other duties as assigned at the discretion of Program Directors.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Record keeping and reporting skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Basic data analysis skills
- Strong attention to detail and strong work ethic
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Must possess a high level of discretion
ANTICIPATED START DATE
- August 15, 2025
COMPENSATION
- Full tuition waiver (no stipend, housing, books or fees)
- Professional growth opportunities
HOURS
- Required 20 hours a week
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- A completed application for the Graduate Assistant position should include:
- Cover letter including your interest in the GA position and your qualifications
- Resume (Employment background, educational background - GPA included)
- Minimum of 3 professional references (contact information only)
For more information about Cumberland University, click the link below…
https://www.cumberland.edu/about/
For more information:
Jason Grindstaff, Interim Dean, Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions
[email protected]
615-547-1381
Skills Required
- Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Record keeping and reporting skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Basic data analysis skills
- Strong attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Must possess a high level of discretion
What We Do
At Cumberland University, we strive every day to inspire our students to rise and fulfill their greatest potential. We have an inexhaustible drive for excellence, which fuels our desire to be the leading university in Tennessee who prepares students for meaningful careers and impactful lives. We offer competitive associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including online degree programs that blend the arts and humanities with practical knowledge and skills to position our students for a lifetime of success.
