Graduate Assistant (Football)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Graduate Assistant (Football)

Nature of Work

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for WSC. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of WSC. Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all areas including but not limited to: coaching, administrative duties, recruiting qualified student-athletes, supervising academic progress, game scouting and preparations, and film breakdown. The position will have assignments in a wide variety of areas based on the needs of the team and the Head Coach. This position will report directly to the Head Coach and is expected to adhere to NCAA and NSIC regulations as well as the policies and procedures set forth by the WSC Athletic Department. All staff members are expected to model a high level of character, self-discipline, and integrity which is associated with all members of the Football program. Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing (GPA > 3.0)

Required Qualifications

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Graduate Assistant (Football)

Nature of Work

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for WSC. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of WSC. Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach in all areas including but not limited to: coaching, administrative duties, recruiting qualified student-athletes, supervising academic progress, game scouting and preparations, and film breakdown. The position will have assignments in a wide variety of areas based on the needs of the team and the Head Coach. This position will report directly to the Head Coach and is expected to adhere to NCAA and NSIC regulations as well as the policies and procedures set forth by the WSC Athletic Department. All staff members are expected to model a high level of character, self-discipline, and integrity which is associated with all members of the Football program. Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing (GPA > 3.0)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, undergraduate GPA 2.75 minimum Applicants must be accepted into graduate program of study at WSC. Applying for graduate studies at Wayne State College is now totally online. Graduate school information and applications can be found at https://www.wsc.edu/graduate

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Background and DMV Check

Salary Information

This special appointment provides a stipend of $9,600.00 for the 2023-2024 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.

FTE

0.000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Status

Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PS1223P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Football.A total (maximum) of 800 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $9,600.00 for the 2023-2024 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session. All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents 1. Transcript 1 2. Letter of Recommendation