Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Academic and Leadership

Spring 2026 Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Academic Support and Leadership

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Contact:
Cassie Birch (c1birch)

Position Information

Title: Spring 2026 Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Academic Support and Leadership

Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 12 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for spring and 3 for summer.

Overview

This position provides growth opportunity for a graduate student. The GA will have experience with social media, communication skills via email, Team Works communication software, and collaboration with other departments through workshops and programming. They will work one-on-one with student-athletes who need academic support and will be invited to attend department meetings. They will learn how to be a professional in a very busy, student-facing environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one academic support for at‑risk student-athletes
• Communicate with head coaches regarding academics, workshop development and leadership programming for student-athletes
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Student‑Athlete Freshman Workshop and Bear Up! Sophomore leadership programs
• In collaboration with the Office of Career Services, coordinate and implement the Career Bear Workshop series for Junior and Senior Student‑athletes
• Coordinate the Student‑Athlete Peer Mentor program
• Assist in NCAA Compliance efforts as needed
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with Athletic Department staff, University employees and students to accomplish the mission of the Department and University
• Assist the Office of Equal Opportunity /Title IX Coordinator office as a responsible employee with regard to incidents of sexual or gender‑based harm or discrimination

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Admission into one of the graduate program’s at Bridgewater State University
• Effective writing and communication skills, including social media
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various constituents and stakeholders to make an impact as a member of a team and diverse community
• Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a collegiate student-athlete
• Engagement in leadership‑based programming
• Leadership experience in athletics, club, organizational, academic or committee opportunities

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift 25 pounds with appropriate accommodation.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement:
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate: $15

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch (c1birch)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which Graduate program have you been accepted into? (Open Ended Question)
• * Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been accepted into a Postbaccalaureate, Accelerated Postbaccalaureate or Certificate program in Accounting, Finance, Instructional Technology, TESOL or Women's and Gender Studies?
  • Yes
  • No