Alverno College is seeking applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant-Women’s Softball. The individual will be a member of the AC athletic team and provide support to the softball program. This position is a two-year position with the candidate pursuing a graduate degree from Alverno College. It includes tuition remission and an $8,000 stipend depends on start date. Anticipated start date: July 2023 (this position can start earlier depending on applicant and program of study.)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following information is not meant to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Provide support to the respective sport program in accordance with the NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC), and Alverno College policies. Attend and assist the Head Coach with all practices and games. Incorporate the philosophy of the Alverno curriculum into practices and games. Assist in scheduling and providing transportation which may include driving student-athletes to games. Carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach. Participate in the on-going recruitment of student-athletes, both during and out of the respective sport season. Promote Alverno athletics in a positive manner on and off campus. Maintain good relationships with students, parents, staff, faculty, officials, volunteers and fans. Other responsibilities may include participating in department meetings, committees, and official College functions when appropriate and managing home game events.

Education

Requires Bachelor’s degree with acceptance into one of the graduate programs at Alverno College. Here is the list of eligible programs for graduate assistants at AC:

•Master of Business Administration (MBA)

•Educational Specialist in School Psychology

•Master of Science in Community Psychology

•Masters of Art in Music and Liturgy

•Master of Music Therapy

About Alverno College

Alverno College, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a private liberal arts college with an internationally acclaimed ability-based program and diverse student body. A Catholic College founded by the School Sisters of Saint Francis, we are dedicated to the undergraduate education of women while serving men and women in our adult and graduate programs. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We provide students with real-life, hands-on experiences in the classroom, in study abroad opportunities and in professional internships related to their major. These experiences, among others, have resulted in Alverno College being recognized as the “Most Innovative School” among Midwest Regional Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 America’s Best Colleges guidebook. For the seventh consecutive year, Alverno was also ranked in the top four in the Midwest in the “Strong Commitment to Teaching” category. Alverno is an equal opportunity employer and committed to workplace diversity.

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