Cross Country Graduate Assistant

GRADUATE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: CROSS COUNTRY GRADUATE ASSISTANT

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

TERM: 2 YEARS

COMPENSATION: $1,000 monthly stipend and tuition credit

DEPARTMENT: ATHLETICS

REPORTS TO: HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH

START DATE: August 2024

PRIMARY PURPOSE / POSITION SUMMARY:

The graduate position reports to the Head Cross Country Coach. The Cross Country Graduate Assistant is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

As a diverse, Catholic HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution), we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to relationship-centered service and leadership reflective of the Dominican mission.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cross Country Graduate Assistant is responsible for but not limited to:

• Adhering to conference, NCAA, Title IX, Department of Athletics and University rules and regulations;

• Assisting with event management and/or serving as contest manager;

• Assisting with the recruitment of academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes to maintain the roster range;

• Assisting in team operations including management of budget and agency accounts, the development of the contest schedule, the monitoring of the student-athletes' academic performance, managing team uniforms, equipment and supplies;

• Assisting in the coordination of team travel and meals including assisting in the coordination of team transportation needs with the appropriate Department of Athletics staff;

• Assisting in the coordination of team fundraising;

• Accepting and fulfilling other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and collaborative abilities

• Ability to multi-task effectively and strong attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Competence with computer skills

• Ability to work evenings and weekends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Playing experience at the intercollegiate level preferred

A background screening is required upon hire.