This position promotes and supports the learning experience of Marian University students by, assisting the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach in developing, implementing, and maintaining an educational and successful baseball program, as well as assist in all areas of Residence Life. This position will maintain compliance of Marian University, Northern Athletics Conference, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, and NCAA rules and regulations. This position will serve for two consecutive years under a twelve-month term of appointment.

This position is considered part-time and will work less than 30 hours/week.

Essential Functions:

Athletic Responsibilities:

1. In cooperation with the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach, the Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach will assist in developing and maintaining a system to identify prospective student-athletes and to work closely with area club and high school coaches to recruit quality student-athletes;
2. Assist in retaining current student-athletes;
3. Assist with all practice and game day responsibilities
4. Assist with any Marian University Baseball Camps
5. Adhere to all Department, University, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
6. Other athletic department duties as assigned

Residence Life Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that enables students to build relationships and to foster a sense of belonging
2. Maintain high visibility and availability, including attending community events, and regularly touring the community and interacting with residents
3. Know the residents order to provide personal, social, academic, and occupational support and referral
4. Co Supervise and train up to 9 resident assistants (RA) in conjunction with a full-time Resident Director
5. Co Host weekly staff meetings to communicate upcoming events, discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development experiences related to the goals of Residence Life
6. Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with RAs when RHD is not available
7. Ensure RAs are appropriately confronting and documenting behavioral issues and concerns
8. Provide regular formal and information feedback regarding job performance
9. Ensure that RA duty procedures are followed
10. Oversee implementation of programs and strategies that enable student achievement of learning
11. Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues
12. Administer student check-in, check-out, and room changes; assist with room condition and damage billing processes
13. Participate in departmental and divisional professional development activities
14. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of staff members for the Office of Residence Life

Other Responsibilities – 5%

1. Performs other work related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

1. Acceptance into a Marian University Master’s degree program.
2. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required. Previous collegiate or junior level playing required.
3. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of NCAA Division III philosophy, recruitment, rules and regulations.
4. Candidate must demonstrate great organizational skills in addition to writing and typing skills, interpersonal skills, and superior leadership skills.
5. Must have willingness to work nights and weekends.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
7. Valid driver’s license is required and register as a University driver.
8. Willingness to support the Mission and Core Values of the University.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and name, address and telephone number of three references to muapplicants@marianuniversity.edu. Please use “Graduate Assistant, Baseball & Residence Life” in the subject line of the email.

Applications received by June 24, 2025, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue, thereafter, until the position is filled.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.