Graduate Assistant for Men's Basketball

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

McKendree Men’s basketball is seeking candidates for its graduate assistant position.

The graduate assistant will support all facets of the program with specific focuses on team travel, scouting, recruiting, and academic support. Other duties will be assigned by the head coach.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning team travel, including hotels, buses, and meals
• Managing program’s recruiting visits and travel
• Supervising student-athletes academic progress
• Leading a coordinated effort to develop program’s social media presence

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

McKendree Men’s basketball is seeking candidates for its graduate assistant position.

The graduate assistant will support all facets of the program with specific focuses on team travel, scouting, recruiting, and academic support. Other duties will be assigned by the head coach.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning team travel, including hotels, buses, and meals
• Managing program’s recruiting visits and travel
• Supervising student-athletes academic progress
• Leading a coordinated effort to develop program’s social media presence

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a Master’s program at McKendree University is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to problem-solve and possess strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

Seeking candidates with prior college playing experience at the NCAA level or in highly competitive basketball program is preferred.

Work Conditions

• Some travel is required.
• Capable of working outside of traditional work hours

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

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