Graduate Assistant - Athletics

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Requisition Number

2024382TP

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Requisition Number

2024382TP

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Classification Title

Working Title

Graduate Assistant - Athletics

OASIS Title

Type of Position

Graduate Assistant

Grant Funded Position?

No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

05/09/2025

Benefits Eligible?

No

Appointment Length

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Under close supervision of an athletic staff member/coach, Graduate Assistants assist with various professional and technical duties associated generally with the athletic program in which the Assistant is doing graduate work.

The responsibilities of a Graduate Assistant are to be determined by normal departmental procedures. Responsibilities, under the close supervision of an athletic staff member/coach, typically may include:

Assisting the staff member/coach in the instruction of student athletes by conducting activities related to the sports program which the Graduate Assistant is assigned.

Supervising workshops, assisting by handling equipment, or performing demonstrations, etc.

Operating equipment, preparing and caring for materials, assisting in the conduct of practices, etc.

Providing general assistance in the evaluation of student performance, and in the preparation of practices;

Maintaining office hours for the purpose of providing direct individual contact between students and athletic staff/coach

Performing other duties directly related to the program which require knowledge and skills beyond those generally possessed by undergraduate assistants

Departments are responsible to inform each Graduate Assistant of University policies that relate to their assignment and to assist the Graduate Assistant in the implementation of these policies.

In the event a Graduate Assistant has an extended absence or does not complete the assigned work, then the salary may be reduced accordingly.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Expectations

Minimum Qualifications

Basketball knowledge, knowledge about weight rooms, and have been a college student-athlete and/or have interest in coming a Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Department/Supervision

| Department | Academic Affairs (Provost Office) | | Employment Location | Main Campus, Fairmont | | Position will report to (title) | Graduate Director |

Recruitment/Advertising

| Anticipated Hire Date | 08/26/2024 | | Base Salary/Hourly Rate | $8,000 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Job Posting Date | 03/15/2024 | | Job Close Date | 09/30/2024 | | Quicklink for Posting | https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/pos... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Fairmont State ID (F#)

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you a WV Resident?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you been admitted to Graduate Studies?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Will you be Part-time or Full-time?

   • Part-time
   • Full-time

4. * Do you intend to enroll in Summer courses?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Anticipated Graduation date from Graduate Studies:

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Which Graduate Degree program do you intend to pursue?

   • Architecture (M.Arch.)
   • Business Administration (M.B.A.)
   • Criminal Justice (M.S.)
   • Education (M.Ed.)
   • Engineering Management (M.S.)
   • Healthcare Management (M.S.)
   • National Security and Intelligence (M.A.)
   • Teaching (M.A.T.)

2. What Concentration do you intend to pursue (if applicable)?

   • Cybersecurity
   • Educational Leadership
   • Exercise Science
   • Human Resource Management
   • Instructional Design and Technology
   • Multi-Categorical Special Education w/ Autism
   • Professional Studies
   • Project Management
   • Reading Specialist

3. * Which Assistantship are you interested in (check all that apply):

   • Teaching - Assist faculty with instructional responsibilities or serve as the principal instructor of one or more courses. Duties may include assisting faculty with teaching-related tasks (e.g., leading discussion groups, lecturing, laboratory, preparing
   • Research - Assist faculty in research projects (in research, administrative, academic, and other university settings). Duties vary by discipline and program but generally include data collection and entry, data analysis, attending conferences to present r
   • Service - Assist administrative staff in the operations of the university. Service assistantships are available for academic and non-academic units. Duties vary widely but may include gathering, organizing, and analyzing information, implementing and eval

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV Optional Documents

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