Graduate Assistant - Baseball

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Type of Position:

Graduate AssistantNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Men's Baseball

Summary of Job Duties:

The Baseball Graduate Assistant will assist the baseball staff in providing ethical leadership in managing all aspects of competitive NCAA Division I Baseball program including, but not limited to, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes and preparing student-athletes for success through practice planning, strategy development, and skill instruction. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Tracking their student-athletes academic progress;
• Maintaining appropriate records and paperwork;
• Ensuring compliance with all university, Ohio Valley Conference, and NCAA policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with practice planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess excellent written and communication skills;
• Ability to work with diverse populations of faculty, staff, students, and community members;
• Maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality; 
• Exhibit problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent motivational skills.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experience