Student-Athlete Success Graduate Assistant

The Student Athlete Success Program (SAS) emphasizes different areas of focus for student-athletes in an effort to expose and educate them in ways that differ from what is learned on the field and in the classroom.  Partnerships with professionals in areas outside of athletics allow us to offer programming that may not otherwise be accessible to student-athletes and it is presented in a way that meshes their being an athlete with becoming an engaged and capable member of society. We offer 10-15 programs each semester as part of the GOLDEN PATHWAYS program.  In these,  student-athletes will be exposed to workshops and sessions related to academics, career and life preparation, and personal growth.  The programs include both new and annual events that student-athletes can attend simply by signing up.  All student-athletes are required to take part in the program.  Additionally, we offer leadership training in our Michael Horrocks Leadership Institute.

This part-time SAS GA position requires 10 hours per week. This position is mainly hybrid with about 1-3 days a week on campus which includes being at and often facilitating events.  The GA is responsible for planning programming for the student-athletes, attending events, marketing and posting on social media, making website updates & changes, scheduling events for coaches and student-athletes, working with several departments on campus, helping oversee SAAC, creating social media content and newsletters. A main component of this position is also to assist in the facilitation of and coordination of the Michael Horrocks Leadership Institute and specifically leading programming for the Academy.

**This position is for Spring 2027 and ideally would continue into the following academic year with the possibility of a full time assistantship (9 credits).

Responsibilities include:

• facilitating programming in the Michael Horrocks Leadership Institute
• planning and programming workshops and events
• marketing and posting on social media
• updating website and email communications
• working with departments across campus
• assisting with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee
• creating media content and newsletters
• working with coaches and student-athletes as well as the department as a whole

Skills Preferred:

• facilitation experience with groups of students
• ability to maintain various social media platforms
• graphic design using Canva or similar tool
• ability to use online management systems
• ability to work independently
• former student-athlete

Requirements:

• accepted into a WCU graduate program
• must  be able to attend on campus SAS events, workshops and programs as needed
• must be able to work SUNDAY evenings.

Compensation:

• This is a part-time graduate assistant position which includes 6 credits per semester as well as a stipend of $2,500 per semester