Graduate Assistant, Athletic Administration

GRADUATEASSISTANTSHIPOVERVIEW

Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the  academic year, which is renewable for the  academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree-granting graduate program /graduate studies and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study.

Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a full tuition waiver based on 20 hours of service per week. Graduate assistants also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education. Graduate assistants participate in their assistantships during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum, and may be required to participate during January and/or Summer terms.

Eligible Graduate Programs:
Master of Business Administration, M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Weekly

Hours:

20

Tuition Waiver:
Full

Stipend: $5,625 per academic year ($625 per month between September and May).

Terms:

Fall 2026, January 2027, and Spring 2027; renewable for the  academic year.

The Graduate Assistantship for Athletic Administration offers comprehensive, hands‑on experience across athletic operations, NCAA Division III compliance, event management, leadership development, and strategic support functions. The Graduate Assistant works closely with athletic administration and campus partners to support the daily operations of the department while gaining meaningful exposure to best practices in Division III collegiate athletics administration.

Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the above noted graduate programs at Elmhurst University. Graduate students must maintain full‑time enrollment in their graduate program in order to maintain a graduate assistantship.

Graduate assistants in the athletic department must possess a commitment and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of Elmhurst University, the CCIW, and the NCAA. They must cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, the CCIW, and/or Elmhurst University with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations. Any person who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or correction actions as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination for significant or repeated violations.

• Assists with the daily operations of the athletics department, including:
  • Game day and event operations (setup, supervision, staffing, breakdown);
  • Facility scheduling and space management coordination assistance;
  • Support for conference and postseason event hosting and planning.
• Assists with scheduling logistics and event personnel management.
• Communications for visiting team game day information.
• Supports inventory management for concessions equipment & supplies and game day management uniform maintenance.
• Assists with departmental meetings, special events, and departmental initiatives.
• Supervises student workers in areas including ticketing and concessions, ensuring professionalism, accountability, and customer service standards.
• Assists with revenue reconciliation procedures, and event‑related financial protocols.
• Serves as an on‑site point of contact during assigned athletic events with predetermined schedule fall, winter and spring athletic contests.

• Assists with monitoring and supporting adherence to NCAA Division III and conference rules and regulations.
• Supports compliance education efforts for coaches, staff, and student‑athletes during specific points throughout the year.
• Monitors and reviews playing & practice season calendars for accuracy and reporting any potential issues to Compliance Officer through monitoring of compliance software, Teamworks Compliance and Recruiting.
• Reviews and monitors participation tracking in Teamworks Hub, alerting Compliance Officer of any issues.
• Assist with:
  • Eligibility tracking and…