Graduate Assistant – Northern Illinois University
Institution: Northern Illinois University
Location: Dekalb, IL
Salary:
Job Description
Women’s Track & Field
Northern Illinois University is seeking to hire a Graduate Teaching Assistant position (9-month) for the Women’s Track & Field program. This position will work primarily with sprints, throws, hurdles & jumps and report to the Director of Track & Field/XC Coach during the indoor and outdoor season.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Work alongside NIU Track & Field coaching staff in all aspects of the programs.
- Assist the coaching staff with the planning and preparation of all practices.
- Assist and monitor workout programs for sprints, throws, hurdles & jumps.
- Assist staff in identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes to NIU.
- Assist in planning and organizing travel logistics for the Track & Field Program.
- Responsible for attending all practices and off-campus competitions.
- Responsible for driving athletes to practices and competitions.
- Assist with home meet management and operations.
- Abide by all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of Northern Illinois University, the Department of Athletics, the Mid-American Conference, and NCAA I Compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Previous participation and/or coaching experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. - Admissions to a Master Program at NIU
- Must maintain a Graduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within first 90 days of employment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Admissions to a Master Program at NIU
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms.
2. Preferred qualifications:
- Successful competitive experience at the university or college level.
Additional Requirements
As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to your position’s responsibilities. Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment.
Additional details are available upon request via email at [email protected]
Graduate Assistants can be hired at ½ time (10 hours); ¾ time (15 hours); and full-time (20 hours). Full-time (20-hour) Graduate Assistants cannot exceed 20 hours per work week. New Graduate Assistants must be admitted to the NIU Graduate School before we can proceed with the hiring process.
Application Requirements:
To assure full consideration, interested individuals must submit a cover letter referencing the position applying for, resume, and three (3) professional references in a single PDF document to [email protected]
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
Job Categories
NCAA Division I, Graduate Assistant, Cross Country, Track and Field
How to Apply
Email
[email protected]
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