Graduate Assistant for Cross CountryTrack and Field
Graduate Assistant for Cross CountryTrack and Field
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Job Description
Daemen University is a dynamic independent liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life civic engagement and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative innovative ethically minded leaders for an everchanging diverse and interconnected world.
The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of local and global communities.
Purpose of Role
This position will work with the Cross Country and Track & Field program. Under the supervision of the Head Coach Mens and Womens Cross Country and Track & Field the position will help support all aspects of the program including travel recruiting administration and coaching/mentoring. The selected applicant will receive a tuition waiver for up to 18 graduate credits for theacademic calendar year (August 1 2025 May 31 2026. The applicant will be responsible for the costs of any fees and books associated with the program. Campus housing may be offered if space is available. This position may be renewed for the next academic year conditional upon satisfactory performance availability of funds adherence to employment protocols and remain in good academic standing. The selected person will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the term of appointment. The individual selected for the position may also be expected to cover a minimum of 5 hours of responsibilities assigned in event operations facility management and any other duties as assigned.
About This Opportunity
Joining our Athletic team the Graduate Assistant for Cross Country and Track & Field will be responsible for the following:
Primary Duties
- Help plan travel for meets and practices.
- Drive vans for meets and practices when required.
- Provide coaching support during practices.
- Organize volunteers for community service events fundraisers and other activities.
- Promote and assist the head coach with student athlete recruitment for SAAC.
- Help promote the program through team social media accounts.
- Assist with recruiting and recruiting visits when necessary.
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Head Coach Mens and Womens Cross Country and Track & Field.
- Paid Stipend to cover 9 Graduate credits per semester. Fees not covered.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to work both traditional and nontraditional business hours including Sundays and
evenings.
Ability to receive telephone calls/emails respond to inquiries and communicate with others by
telephone/email.
Experience competing in Cross Country and/or Track & Field and a working knowledge of rules
and regulations for college athletics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Strong writing skills.
Proficient in the use and maintenance of various social media platforms including Facebook
Twitter YouTube and Instagram.
Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular
basis.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1 Bachelors degree.
2 Admission into a post graduate program at Daemen University is required.
3 Demonstrated computer proficiency.
This position operates under the rules and regulations of Daemen University the NCAA the ECC and NEC; understanding that an employee can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA or institutional regulations.
Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information during and after their employment with the (including but not limited to: student personal information student grades employee personal information etc. University. If a faculty or staff member has a question about the confidentiality of a particular matter one should consult their supervisor. Any violation of this rule shall subject the faculty and/or staff member to disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination of employment. Please refer to your Employee Guide for the Universitys complete statement on confidentiality.
Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID19 including a booster vaccine.
Employment Type
Student
