Graduate Assistant, Football

Job Summary

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OVERVIEW: Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the 2026 spring semester, which is renewable for the  academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants must submit an application for admission into a degree‑granting graduate program at elmhurst.edu/graduatestudies 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: $2,500 stipend in spring semester 2026 ($625 per month between February and May 2026); if renewed for the  academic year, $5,625 ($625 per month between September 2026 and May 2027).

Terms: Spring 2026; if renewed for  academic year, then terms would be Fall 2026, January and Spring 2027.

Aids the head coach in planning, organizing, and evaluating all phases of a competitive intercollegiate football program. Understands the role of NCAA and Division III athletics in the educational process and aids in the recruitment of student-athletes, which will reflect and represent the quality of Elmhurst University.

Special Notation: 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.

$2,500 spring semester 2026 stipend; if renewed for the  academic year, $5,625 stipend.

• Aids the head coach in the organization and operation of an effective and competitive football program.
• Assists the head coach in the coordination of recruitment of student-athletes.
• Maintains and updates a sufficient inventory of equipment. Oversees the issuing and collecting of all equipment, uniforms, supplies, and materials.
• Coordinates all team travel arrangements for the program.
• Attends all pre-season conditioning and non-traditional season practices for the football program.
• Attends and participates in all team planning sessions with coaching staff.
• Aids in the planning, organizing, and executing of all in-season practice sessions for football.
• Conducts on-field coaching during intercollegiate contests as set by the head coach.
• Develops and carries out fundraising projects when appropriate.
• Works closely with the head coach and Director of Athletic Communications pertaining to all media relations, providing information for the promotional needs of game programs, team media guides, recruiting brochures and other publications.
• Responsible for reporting to the media, via the Director of Athletic Communications, all scores, statistics, and game results when competing on the road.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Elmhurst University, NCAA, CCIW and rules and regulations.
• Adheres to NCAA Compliance Regulations.
• Endorses and supports other sports within the Athletic Department as outlined by the Director of Athletics in roles such as transportation or game management assistance.
• Endorses and supports other areas within Student Affairs including attendance at all meetings.
• Interacts with all other University constituencies and actively participates in their events.

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University.
• Supports the Athletic Department and the University's commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Previous teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Division III athletics.
• Recruiting skills and interest.
• Knowledge of NCAA…