About Augustana University:

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA sports programs and 2 more launching in 2023-24, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last six years. Ranking 7th in the 2021-22 Learfield Directorâ™s Cup, the 9th time in 10 years with a top twenty finish, Augustana is currently implementing its' strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. The addition of menâ™s hockey that will compete at the Division I level is a key element of the strategic plan. Augustana Athletics has two priorities in the current phase of the plan, win the Directorâ™s Cup as the best athletics department in Division II and build a nationally competitive menâ™s hockey program. Midco Arena, the new on campus home for Viking hockey will also house administrative offices scheduled to open in 2023.

Graduate Assistant â“ Cross-Country/Track & Field

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant â“ Cross-Country / Track & Field. This is a unique opportunity designed to provide on-the-job learning experiences for recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics. The graduate assistant will support all aspects of the Cross-Country and Track & Field programs, with hands-on experience in both day-to-day operations and coaching responsibilities. This role reports directly to the Head Cross-Country / Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a competitive and dynamic NCAA Division II athletic program. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform.

This position covers 50% tuition in qualifying academic programs plus an hourly rate of pay. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Provide coaching support for specific event groups within Cross-Country and/or Track & Field (e.g., distance, sprints, jumps, throws).
• Support all facets of program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation.
• Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including NCAA compliance documentation, academic monitoring, and budget tracking.
• Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events.
• Represent Augustana University in a professional manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s degree required.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a college Cross-Country/Track & Field program.
• Proficient in Google Platform.
• Ability to work on deadline and management several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative self-starter with ability to exhibit diplomacy and tact while protecting confidentiality.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as typical in collegiate athletics.
• Strict adherence to established NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former student-athlete.
• Acceptance into an Augustana graduate studies program.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials in one document to our