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Graduate Assistantships

The Seretean Wellness Center at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is seeking graduate assistants. Assistantships are available to students with backgrounds in exercise science, health/wellness, health promotion, physical education, marketing/advertising, nutrition, computer science, or student personnel. The Center, a 30,000 square foot facility, offers adult fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other health promotion programs.

Graduate Assistants will gain experience and have responsibilities in the following areas: fitness testing, exercise prescription, exercise program orientation, exercise supervision, development and implementation of special programs, organization and distribution of health education materials, facilities operations, health promotion, wellness counseling, and marketing. Strong personal interaction skills and a strong personal interest in health and fitness preferred. Graduate Assistants should exhibit characteristics of good health and serve as an appropriate role model. They should possess good communication skills and a high level of enthusiasm. Computer knowledge is helpful. CPR certification is required and offered during the appointment.

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A typical appointment is for 10 months: August 15-June 15 (some summer appointments are available). Applications should be submitted by May 15. Stipend is $850/month for master’s degree level and $1,000/month for doctoral level. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, and official transcript(s) to:

Seretean Wellness Center
Oklahoma State University
Attention: Mary Talley
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74078-2026
Telephone: 405-744-6907
FAX 405-744-7670
mary.talley@okstate.edu

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