Cross Country Graduate Assistant

| | | Position: Cross Country Graduate Assistant | |

Location:

River Forest, IL

| | Job Id: 2133 | | # of Openings: 0 | |

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

| | | Position: Cross Country Graduate Assistant | |

Location:

River Forest, IL

| | Job Id: 2133 | | # of Openings: 0 | |

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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 2025

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.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

1. Adhering to conference, NCAA, Title IX, Department of Athletics and University rules and regulations;
2. Assisting with event management and/or serving as contest manager;
3. Assisting with the recruitment of academically and athletically qualified prospective student-athletes to maintain the roster range;
4. 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;
5. 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;
6. Assisting in the coordination of team fundraising;
7. 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.

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