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Position Information

Position Title Graduate Assistant Program Coordinator of the Outdoor Program

FLSA Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Program Coordinator for the Outdoor Program to begin August 2025. This 2-year, 10-month position (August 1- May 31) is targeted toward graduate students seeking a Master of Arts in Leadership Degree. Remuneration includes a competitive stipend, student health insurance, and tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program). Application for the graduate program can be done concurrently with application for this position.

The Outdoor Program provides professional quality outdoor recreational and educational programming to the campus community, locally in the Adirondack Mountains, throughout North America, and internationally. Instruction and guiding are done with Outdoor Program professional staff and trained student guides unless outside guide services are required. Our goal within the Outdoor Program, aligned with the Mission Statement, is to provide a safe, but challenging environment for students to develop their leadership skills, while encouraging a sustainable form of environmental and wilderness ethic.

Position responsibilities include the following:

+ Development, supervision, and management of all aspects of St. Lawrence University’s Outdoor Pre-Orientation trips, with support from other department staff

+ Guide a field trip during January break and/or Spring break

+ Support OP Director and Assistant Director with Outdoor Studies courses offered in the Fall and Spring semester

+ Management of one campus facility including overseeing student staff (Gear Room, Climbing Wall, or Canoe House)

+ Supervision, management, and continued development of a technical skill program (either climbing, paddling, skiing or mountain biking)

+ Design and implement one campus wide event per semester

+ Administrative duties include planning and marketing events and trips, field support and logistics, and student outreach and mentoring

+ Other duties as assigned to support the Outdoor Studies Department and the Center for the Environment

Minimum Qualifications

+ B.A. or B.S. degree is required

+ Experience leading and instructing multi-day technical trips, leading extended wilderness trips, and/or teaching outdoor leadership

+ Wilderness First Responder & CPR or the ability to obtain before hire

+ A valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements to drive University vehicles required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Professional certifications from appropriate organizations ( AMGA , ACA , PCIA )

+ Professional experience with organizations such as NOLS , Outward Bound, or similar programs including college Outdoor Programs

Salary $20,475 stipend plus Tuition Remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program)

Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01307

Desired Start Date 08/01/2025

Open Date (to accept applications)

Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

Applications should be submitted by March 10, 2025. Questions about the position may be sent to Anna Carpenter, Director, at [email protected].

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Resume

+ Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents