Eastern Mennonite University is a private Mennonite liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 2000 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate, graduate and seminary level.

EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. EMU also offers our employees the opportunity to embrace the educational experience for themselves and their dependents through tuition discounts, a university benefit.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.

Eastern Mennonite University is a private Mennonite liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 2000 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate, graduate and seminary level.

EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. EMU also offers our employees the opportunity to embrace the educational experience for themselves and their dependents through tuition discounts, a university benefit.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.

JobTitle : Graduate Assistant

Department: Athletics

Schedule: Variable,<29hours/week

Supervisor: Head Coach

IPEDS Classification: 27

FLSAClassification : Non-exempt

CUPA: Sport Specific

Job Summary: Thegraduateassistantservesasanassistanttoasportheadcoachordepartmentdirectorwhile completing the requirements for a graduate degree. They must support the philosophy and goals of the head coach/director as well as the mission and vision of the university. This is an hourly position with varied work schedules during the year based on the needs of the program and the head coach/director.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Followtheworkscheduleasoutlinedbytheheadcoach/director.
• Maintainaprofessionalrelationshipwithplayers.
• Communicateregularlywiththeheadcoach/director.
• Supportdecisionsmadebytheheadcoach/director.
• Positivelyrepresenttheprogramandtheuniversity.
• Attend meetings as called by the head coach and the Graduate Assistant Supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thoroughunderstandingofthefundamentalsoftheapplicableteamsport.
• Thoroughunderstandingoftherulesandregulationsassociatedwithstudentathletesandcoachesin the sport.
• ThoroughunderstandingoftherulesandregulationsassociatedwiththeNCAADivisionIII.
• Excellentinterpersonal,leadership,andmanagerialskills.
• Abilitytoappropriatelycommunicatewithathletes,coachingstaff,administrators,andothercampus colleagues.
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• ProficientinGoogleDriveandassociatedplatforms.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’sdegreerequired.
• Admission to an EMU Graduate program required at position effective date.

PhysicalRequirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance, including prolonged periods standing and moving during practices, games, meets, matches, and other competitions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to watch and analyze video of opposing teams. The employee must occasionally travel to meetings and conferences off campus, which may include some overnight travel.

SupervisoryResponsibilities:

Work Study students (when applicable)