Graduate Assistant Club Baseball

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Program Manager in various aspects of the program with responsibilities including coaching, practice organization and implementation, conditioning supervision, event management responsibilities, transportation, recruitment, equipment control and inventory, and academic monitoring and mentoring. Evidence of extensive specific sport experience (collegiate playing and/or coaching) is required.

• Effectively carry out recruiting process of prospective students who will also participate as a member of the club program. Assist them with required information for admission to the school. Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/club participant. Guide them through the enrollment process. Maintain priority of recruiting students who are a “good fit” with the university as well as the club program.
  
  Meet enrollment targets including retention of students who are part of the club program.
• Work as a member of a recruitment team through support of the processes and goals of admissions, financial aid, business and registrar’s offices. Streamline enrollment processes to provide an efficient and smooth transition for prospective students. Provide strong public relations both internally as well as to external constituencies.
• Provide support to the club program as well as to the individual needs of members. Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the campus. Initiate and follow a program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student and the team. Provide regular support and direction to students.
• Provide oversight of student‑athletes academic progress toward degree completion.
• Exercise strong expense management within allotted program budget and approved funding levels.
• Provide a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through leadership and activities of the program.
• Be mindful of the contribution each student/program participant makes to the community including academic performance and participation in non-program activities.
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program.
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service.
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the baseball program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills.
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community.
• Effective program development/management skills.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that university and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of the University.
• Exercise inclusivity in daily actions aligning with the University’s Mission, Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

• A completed employment application is required.
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.