Graduate Assistant Collegiate Wrestling

Graduate Assistant Collegiate Wrestling

Ottawa University
- Surprise, Arizona
- Surprise, AZ 85374

Position Type Graduate Assistant
- Part Time 29 Hours

Travel Percentage Yes
- Driving MVR Required Category Sports

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas
- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas
- Adult Programs);
Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs);
Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing support to the administration of a Surprise Residential Campus Club Program under the leadership of the Head Coach.

Essential Functions and Required Duties of the Job (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Effectively carry out coaching and 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 to the Club Program.
  
  Meet enrollment targets including the 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 the admissions, financial aid, business and registrar's offices. Streamline enrollment processes to provide an efficient and smooth transition for the prospective student. Provide for 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 Surprise Residential 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.
• 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 Surprise community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-program activities.
• Understand the University's policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner in alignment with the University's Code of Conduct.
• Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty and staff in a way that reflects well on the University. Support, embrace, and mentor the Christian principles of the University as well as be committed to the educational mission of the University.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience:

• Qualified candidates must have successful team/programming experience; as well as experience leading a team in the designated program area.
• Effective leadership/communication skills.
• Effective program development/management skills.
• Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and individuals.

Standard University Expectations:

• 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…