Graduate Assistant for Athletics

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Description

Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research tasks.

For students intending to get an MBA:

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Description

Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research tasks.

For students intending to get an MBA:

GA positions require a two year commitment to the College. GA’s cannot complete the MBA program in less than two calendar years.

• You must first apply and be accepted into the MBA program in order to be selected for a Graduate Assistant position.
• You must receive a GA position before being enrolled in any MBA courses; once you have been enrolled in any MBA courses you are no longer eligible to receive a GA position.
• Lastly, individuals must remain in good-standing in the graduate program in order to continue in the GA position.

The Athletics Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Benedictine College is a member of the NAIA.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College,

• High level of personal integrity,

• Outstanding work ethic,

• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations,

• Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique,

• Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable,

• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential,

• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication, and

• Good organizational ability and computer competency.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Academic Requirement(s)

• Must be fully admitted in a Master’s Degree program at Benedictine College