Graduate Assistant Club Baseball (29951)

Ottawa University • Surprise, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University, established in 1865, is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Club Baseball. This role involves assisting the Program Manager with various aspects of the program, including coaching, practice organization, conditioning supervision, event management, transportation, recruitment, equipment control, and academic monitoring. The position requires extensive specific sport experience (collegiate playing and/or coaching) and a commitment to supporting the university's mission and values.

Requirements

• Evidence of extensive specific sport experience (collegiate playing and/or coaching) is required.
• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA earned bachelor's degree.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.
• Completed online admissions application.
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program.
• Completed employment application.
• Cover letter and resume attached.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills.
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community.
• Effective program development/management skills.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Effectively carry out the recruiting process of prospective students who will also participate as a member of the Club Program.
• Assist prospective students with required information for admission to the school.
• Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/club participant.
• Guide prospective students through the enrollment process.
• Maintain priority of recruiting students who are a “good fit” with the University as well as to the Club Program.
• Meet enrollment targets including the retention of students who are part of the Club Program.
• Work as a member of a recruitment team through support of the processes and goals of the admissions, financial aid, business and registrar’s offices.
• Streamline enrollment processes to provide an efficient and smooth transition for the prospective student.
• Provide for strong public relations both internally as well as to external constituencies.
• Provide support to the Club Program as well as to the individual needs of members.
• Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the Surprise Residential Campus.
• Initiate and follow a program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student and the team.
• Provide regular support and direction to students.
• Provide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completion.
• Exercise strong expense management within allotted program budget and approved funding levels.
• Provide a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through leadership and activities of the program.
• Be mindful of the contribution each student/program participant makes to the Surprise community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-program activities.
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program.
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service.
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the Baseball program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs
• Partial meal allowance
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level