School of Experiential Leadership

Recreation Administration Graduate Assistantships:

The Aurora University Recreation Administration Graduate Program has contracted with agencies in the northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin to provide graduate assistant services. These are professional placements where students continue to gain experience while working on their Masters degree in Recreation Administration.

These assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis based upon the applicant's experience and qualifications. Priority is given to full-time students taking (12) semester hours per term. Students interview with the Recreation Administration Graduate Program Chair and Executive Director of the agency prior to placement.

It is best to apply early as the Recreation Administration Graduate Program receives many student applications from international countries and the United States each year. Students must also apply online to the Aurora University graduate school and be accepted to receive an assistantship.

Graduate Assistantship Application

Most graduate assistants also qualify for graduate financial aid. We will assist you in the application process. Contact:

Linda Olbinski, Academic Dean
George Williams College of Aurora University
350 Constance Blvd., P.O. Box 210
Williams Bay, WI 53191
E-mail: lolbinsk@aurora.edu

Screening begins in early February until positions are filled.

Available Assistantships:

• Adventure Education Instructor/Facilitator - Five 12-month positions
  Works with the Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership Synergies adventure education programs at the George Williams College of Aurora University Campus. Includes salary and can choose to live on campus in staff housing or off campus at your own expense.  Provides opportunities for teaching at a university campus.
• Administrative Assistant / Programmer - Two 12-month positions
  Works with the executive director and planning programs at a park district; includes full tuition
• Assistant Director of Marketing - One 12-month position
  Works with marketing programs at a park district; includes full tuition
• Community Recreation Center Programmer - Two 12-month positions
  Works with the recreation administration faculty team in coordinating a community recreation center near the George Williams Campus.  Includes (12) month salary and can choose to live on campus in staff housing or off campus at your own expense.
• Outdoor Environmental Education Specialist - Two 10-month positions
  Works with Outdoor Environmental Education programs and assist with administrative projects; includes private room in staff housing, board and and tuition assistance.

For more information about the Recreation Administration program, please contact:

recadmin@aurora.edu
George Williams College of Aurora University
P.O. Box 210, 350 Constance Blvd.
Williams Bay, WI 53191
262-245-8572
fax: 262-245-8595