Graduate Assistant, Women's Lacrosse

Graduate Assistantship Overview

Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in the  academic year, renewable for the  academic year. This is a student position. Interested applicants must 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 may be hired for a full tuition waiver based on 20 hours of service per week and receive a stipend paid bi‑weekly to support their continued education. They participate in the assistantship during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum, and may be required to participate during January and/or Summer terms.

Master of Business Administration, M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

20 hrs per week.

Full tuition waived.

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

Fall 2026, January 2027, Spring 2027; renewable for the 2027‑2028 academic year.

Aids the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and evaluating all phases of a competitive intercollegiate women's lacrosse program. Understands the role of NCAA and Division III athletics in the educational process and assists in the recruitment of student‑athletes, reflecting and representing the quality of Elmhurst University.

Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the eligible graduate programs and maintaining full‑time enrollment throughout the assistantship.

Must commit to and responsibly adhere to all rules and regulations of Elmhurst University, the CCIW, and the NCAA. They must cooperate with and furnish truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations. Any person found in violation of NCAA regulations may be subject to disciplinary or corrective actions, including suspension without pay or termination for significant or repeated violations.

• Aids the Head Coach in the organization and operation of an effective and competitive women's lacrosse program.
• Assists the Head Coach in recruiting student‑athletes.
• Maintains and updates a sufficient inventory of equipment; oversees issuing and collecting all equipment, uniforms, supplies, and materials.
• Coordinates all team travel arrangements for the program.
• Attends all pre‑season conditioning and non‑traditional season practices and all team planning sessions with coaching staff.
• Aids in the planning, organizing, and executing of all in‑season practice sessions for women’s lacrosse.
• 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 on all media relations; provides information for promotional needs of game programs, team media guides, recruiting brochures, and other publications.
• Reports to the media (DAC) all scores, statistics, and game results when competing on the road.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Elmhurst University, NCAA, CCIW, and rules and regulations and 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.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Supports the University’s mission, vision, and values.
• 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 rules and…