Graduate Assistant Collegiate Wrestling (29115)

Ottawa University • Surprise, AZ

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas. Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing support to the administration of a Surprise Residential Campus Club Program under the leadership of the Head Coach.

Requirements

• An individual must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible for appointment as a Graduate Assistant.
• Admission requirements are as follows:
• Completed online admissions application at: https://www.ottawa.edu/
• REQUIRED application fee
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement) earned bachelor’s degree.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for employment.
• A completed employment application is required.
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified candidates must have successful team/programming experience; as well as experience leading a team in the designated program area.
• Effective leadership/communication skills.
• 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 coaching and recruiting process of prospective students who will also participate as a member of the Club Program.
• Assist them with required information for admission to the school.
• Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/club participant.
• Guide them 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.
• 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.
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly.
• Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner in alignment with the University’s Code of Conduct.
• Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty and staff in a way that reflects well on the University.
• Support, embrace, and mentor the Christian principles of the University as well as be committed to the educational mission of the University.
• Other duties as assigned
• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly.
• Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Benefits

• The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees