Climbing Business Journal
Graduate Assistant – Outdoors:
Climbing Business Journal, Oxford, Mississippi, United States, 38655
Graduate Assistant – Outdoors
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Climbing Business Journal
Location : Oxford, Mississippi
Employment type : Part-time – Entry Level
Start date : Spring 2026 or Fall 2026
Compensation : $14,625 to $15,025 stipend + tuition waiver. Position is a nine‑month appointment (August to May) with summer hourly employment available.
Responsibilities :
Assist in the management, administration, and supervision of the Outdoors program, including direct oversight for adventure trips, the rental office, climbing wall, and outdoor challenge course.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate Outdoors Representatives, Supervisors, Route Setters, Challenge Course Facilitators, Trip Leaders, and Program Assistants.
Responsible for scheduling and supervision of facilities, including the Climbing Wall, Challenge Course (high and low ropes), Gear Rental Office, and South Campus Rail Trails.
Serve as the point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to group reservations, facility rentals, special events, and other requests.
Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of education programs and instructional clinics related to outdoor recreation, special events, and staff development.
Support the marketing, promotion, and evaluation of the Outdoors program.
Qualifications :
Admission to the University of Mississippi Graduate School in pursuit of a Master’s degree in a related field.
Relevant outdoor education certification (e.g., Wilderness First Aid, Climbing Wall, or Challenge Course) is preferred; obtainable during appointment.
Previous experience in an outdoor recreation setting and technical skills in backpacking, climbing, biking, paddling, high and low rope course administration, climbing wall maintenance, belay training, and/or route setting preferred.
Application Procedure : Submit cover letter, resume, list of three professional references, GPA, GRE scores (if required), and preferred program to the contact indicated below. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.
Contact/Apply : Please follow the official application link on the Climbing Business Journal careers page.
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Climbing Business Journal
Location : Oxford, Mississippi
Employment type : Part-time – Entry Level
Start date : Spring 2026 or Fall 2026
Compensation : $14,625 to $15,025 stipend + tuition waiver. Position is a nine‑month appointment (August to May) with summer hourly employment available.
Responsibilities :
Assist in the management, administration, and supervision of the Outdoors program, including direct oversight for adventure trips, the rental office, climbing wall, and outdoor challenge course.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate Outdoors Representatives, Supervisors, Route Setters, Challenge Course Facilitators, Trip Leaders, and Program Assistants.
Responsible for scheduling and supervision of facilities, including the Climbing Wall, Challenge Course (high and low ropes), Gear Rental Office, and South Campus Rail Trails.
Serve as the point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to group reservations, facility rentals, special events, and other requests.
Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of education programs and instructional clinics related to outdoor recreation, special events, and staff development.
Support the marketing, promotion, and evaluation of the Outdoors program.
Qualifications :
Admission to the University of Mississippi Graduate School in pursuit of a Master’s degree in a related field.
Relevant outdoor education certification (e.g., Wilderness First Aid, Climbing Wall, or Challenge Course) is preferred; obtainable during appointment.
Previous experience in an outdoor recreation setting and technical skills in backpacking, climbing, biking, paddling, high and low rope course administration, climbing wall maintenance, belay training, and/or route setting preferred.
Application Procedure : Submit cover letter, resume, list of three professional references, GPA, GRE scores (if required), and preferred program to the contact indicated below. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.
Contact/Apply : Please follow the official application link on the Climbing Business Journal careers page.
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