Graduate Assistant Collegiate Wrestling (29752)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Surprise, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Collegiate Wrestling program. This role provides support to the administration of the Surprise Residential Campus Club Program under the leadership of the Head Coach. The position involves coaching, recruiting prospective students, guiding them through the admission and enrollment process, and ensuring they are a good fit for the University and the Club Program. The Graduate Assistant will work collaboratively with various university departments to streamline enrollment and provide strong public relations. They will also support the Club Program and its members, foster team and campus unity, manage program budgets, and emphasize academic success. A key aspect of the role is to understand and uphold University policies, maintain confidentiality, and represent the University professionally and ethically, while also supporting its Christian principles and educational mission.

Requirements

• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA earned bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Completed online admissions application.
• Required application fee.

Nice To Haves

• Successful team/programming experience.
• 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.
• International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree.
• International students must be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.

Responsibilities

• Effectively carry out coaching and 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.
• 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.

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