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Graduate Assistants

CHAMPS/Life Skills

Position Description 

The Graduate Assistant is a member of the Student Affairs staff at Baldwin-Wallace College and reports to the Director of the CHAMPS/Life Skills office.  The Graduate Assistant is responsible for implementing the goals set forth by the NCAA and the CHAMPS/Life Skills office.  He or she is also responsible to carry out the five main components of the program: Academics, Athletics, Career Development, Personal Development, and Service Commitment.  The role of the Graduate Assistant includes the roles of advisor, programmer, counselor, and administrator.

General Responsibilities 

  • Schedule and host programs & speakers.
  • Assist in grant writing and maintenance.
  • Provide innovative ways to enhance and engage crowd participation at sporting events.
  • Work with the Sports Information Department to coordinate "Spirit Games."
  • Coordinate recognition program for student-athletes.
  • Act as a liaison between Student Affairs and the Athletic Department (including follow-up and feedback).
  • Assess and evaluate student-athletes needs continually.
  • Work with the campus community to involve student-athletes in a positive way.
  • Develop and implement an array of community service events for the student-athletes.
  • Meet frequently with Student Athlete Mentor (SAM) to discuss student athlete issues.
  • Work with at risk student-athletes to enhance the college experience.

Advisory Responsibilities

  • Advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
  • Meet regularly with executive committee of the student organization.
  • Set goals with the SAAC and evaluate their progress and assess the effectiveness of the organization’s programs.
  • Provide leadership development and team building opportunities for SAAC committee members.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor for students.
  • Learn and implement NCAA regulation of the CHAMPS/Life Skills program.
  • Meet regularly with supervisor, athletic directors, coaches and student conduct officer.
  • Attend on-going staff development and training sessions.
  • Support the athletic department events by attending at least one home event for all sports.
  • Assist in student-athlete orientation programming.
  • Teach in and out of the classroom.
  • Present necessary or requested educational topics at SAAC meetings and/or at team meeting.