Graduate Assistant (Track and Field)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Graduate Assistant (Track and Field)

Nature of Work

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for

WSC

. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of

WSC

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Graduate Assistant (Track and Field)

Nature of Work

Graduate Assistants are hired at Wayne State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for

WSC

. Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of

WSC

. Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to day to day assistance in the office, assisting head coach or assistant coaches with practice, academic progress, strength and conditioning, as well as aid in further development of new/social media and multimedia (Twitter, Instagram, etc.), and continue developing relationships within the local community to promote

WSC

Track and Field.

Make satisfactory progress on degree program and maintain good academic standing (

GPA

> 3.0)

Help with home meet management for both Cross Country and Track and Field meets.

Assist with recruiting potential student-athletes for the teams.

This position will report directly to the Head Coach and is expected to adhere to

NCAA

and

NSIC

regulations as well as the policies and procedures set forth by the

WSC

Athletic Department.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, undergraduate

GPA

2.75 minimum

Applicants must be accepted into graduate program of study at

WSC

. Applying for graduate studies at Wayne State College is now totally online. Graduate school information and applications can be found at https://www.wsc.edu/graduate

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Background Check and

DMV

Check; valid Driver’s License

Salary Information

This special appointment provides a stipend of $10,800.00 for the 2024-2025 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session.

FTE

0.000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Status

Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | PS1315P | | Desired Start Date | | | Open Date | 02/12/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Wayne State College is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Track and Field department. A total (maximum) of 800 hours of work is required for this Graduate Assistantship. Typically, twenty-five (25) hours of work will be assigned per week by your supervisor during the Academic Year. The special appointment provides a stipend of $10,800.00 for the 2024-2025 academic year and a graduate tuition waiver available for up to 18 credit hours per academic year including the immediately following summer session. All fees will be the responsibility of the student regardless of online or on-campus. Tuition remissions awarded for online courses will not exceed the comparable amount provided for an on-campus course for a resident student.

This is an appointment with the opportunity of renewal after the first year.

Desired start date of August 2024 | | General Information |
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work. | | EEO Statement |
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. | | Veteran Statement | This position is subject to Veterans Preference. |

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents 1. Letter of Recommendation 2. Transcript 1

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