Graduate Assistant Club Baseball (29951)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Surprise, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University, a private liberal arts university established in 1865, is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Club Baseball program at the Surprise, Arizona campus. This part-time position (29 hours/week) 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 role requires extensive specific sport experience (collegiate playing and/or coaching). The university is committed to integrating faith, learning, and life, and seeks individuals who can provide Christ-centered leadership and contribute to the campus community.

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 undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals.
• Submission of three professional references.
• Eligible to work in the United States and present proper documentation.
• International candidates must be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet international admissions criteria for the MBA program.

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 for the Club Program and assist them with admission information.
• Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/club participants, guiding them through the enrollment process.
• Maintain a priority of recruiting students who are a good fit with the University and the Club Program, and meet enrollment targets including retention.
• Work as a member of a recruitment team, supporting the processes and goals of admissions, financial aid, business, and registrar’s offices.
• Streamline enrollment processes for an efficient and smooth transition for prospective students.
• Provide strong public relations internally and to external constituencies.
• Support the Club Program and the individual needs of its members.
• Work toward team unity and the general unity of the Surprise Residential Campus.
• Initiate and follow a consistent, reasonable, and effective program and schedule for students 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 the 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 non-program activities.
• Fund and friend raise for the advancement of the program.
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service.
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the Baseball program.
• Perform 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level