Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” invites applications for a temporary, part-time Graduate Assistant to serve the Women’s Softball team beginning August 2025 through May 2026.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work as a collaborative member of the Women’s Softball team to carry out the goals and objectives of the Athletics department. The GA will function as an Assistant Coach for Women’s Softball and learn how to coach, build and develop a successful softball team. This position will assist in the coordination of practice and game day preparation; and have the opportunity to assist with and learn scouting techniques for assessing the opposition, scouting and evaluating prospective student-athletes, compiling scouting reports, and other duties as assigned. The GA will also perform necessary administrative tasks, including but not limited to social media management, travel, equipment management, etc.

The GA must comply with NCAA Division III and Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference regulations, and is subject to NCAA enforcement provisions for violations.

The Graduate Assistant is responsible to perform an average of 20 hours of service per week during the semester for a total of 300 hours per semester. Position provides 100% tuition credit for full-time enrolled students up to eighteen (18) credits for the 25-26 academic year (typically 9 credits per semester). A modest stipend for hours worked is also awarded, and is paid on an hourly rate basis. This position is not eligible for benefits or remote work.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a current or prospective graduate student at Mount Aloysius College. Enrollment in one of the College’s Master’s degree programs is required. (Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree required.) Strong record of academic achievement as an undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above required. Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as satisfactory undergraduate student conduct record required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, and remain self-motivated.

Collegiate softball experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, student athletes/players, and recruits a must. Ability to lead small groups within a team setting is also required.

Must be willing and available to travel and work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

Graduate Assistantships are single academic-year appointments only; eligibility for renewal as 2nd-year GA is dependent upon successful completion of 1st-year GA appointment period.

Preferred Qualifications

Some coaching experience preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with current social media platforms and effective problem-solving skills strongly desired. Ability to work independently and take initiative is highly valued. Knowledge of NCAA Division III and AMCC rules/regulations a plus.

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.

Application Instructions

Apply online at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities/. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and at least three (3) professional references. Additionally, please submit three (3) letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified and continue until the position is filled. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.

Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius is located in a rural setting in Cresson, Pennsylvania, in the heart of the Laurel Highlands of west central Pennsylvania. Cresson is 56 miles southwest of State College, 90 miles east of Pittsburgh, 13 miles west of Altoona and 30 miles north of Johnstown. The College sits on about 200 mountaintop acres on an expansive campus that blends stately 19th century architecture with modern facilities, athletic fields and high tech capabilities. A private, comprehensive, co-educational liberal arts and science-based institution, Mount Aloysius is also one of sixteen Sisters of Mercy-sponsored colleges and universities. Deeply rooted in the values of the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius offers bachelors, masters, and associate degrees to a student population of about 2000 students. As a member of NCAA Division III and a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, the College currently sponsors 13 intercollegiate sports and is anticipating further development of athletic teams and facilities. Visit our website to learn more about Mount Aloysius College at www.mtaloy.edu. Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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