Otterbein University, an NCAA Division III institution, competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Located in Westerville, OH, Otterbein is a liberal arts institution with a highly competitive athletic history.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Graduate Assistant is a ten-month position starting August 2025, and is renewable for a second year (two years total). The second year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities. All GA’s must adhere to their graduate program requirements including maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment with Otterbein University or Antioch University.

Available positions:

• Coaching: The primary responsibility will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress. Previous participation and/or coaching experience is preferred. Positions available: Women’s Lacrosse, Football.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Acceptance into a Graduate Program at Otterbein/Antioch University

• Experience in college athletics preferred

• Must live locally while classes are in session

• A valid driver license; Must complete Otterbein Driving certification. 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 

 

To Apply: Qualified candidates must complete an on-line application, including a cover letter, resume and three references.  Please indicate which position you are applying for on the application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.

Other Information: 10-month position, full tuition waiver, stipend valued up to $6,000 (less applicable taxes) and potential housing support available.

Must be accepted into one of the following programs at Otterbein University or Antioch University:  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Allied Health (MSAH), Master of Athletic Training (MSAT), Master of Arts Teaching (MAT), Master of Art in Education (MAE)

About Otterbein University

Otterbein is a Division III liberal arts institution participating in the Ohio Athletic Conference. UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promo...te racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar level of difficulty. Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

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