Graduate Assistant – Misericordia University
| School: | Misericordia University |
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| Position: | Graduate Assistant |
| Position Type: | null |
| Organization: | NCAA |
| Level: | Division III |
| Conference: | MAC |
| Description: | Misericordia University, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dallas, PA invites applications for the Graduate Assistant Coaching Position. The primary responsibility will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of quality student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress. A bachelor’s degree is required. Previous participation and/or coaching experience are preferred. Position includes tuition remission, meal plan and a generous stipend. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. On August 15, 1924, the Sisters of Mercy established Luzerne County’s first four-year institution of higher learning, College Misericordia, on nearly 100 acres of land in Dallas, Pennsylvania. More than 2,500 people witnessed the dedication of College Misericordia (whose name means “heart of mercy”). In September of 1924, 37 students began their studies sharing the Sisters’ motto: “Mulier Fortis,” representing valiant women trained in scholarship and spirituality. In 2007, Misericordia achieved university status, further enhancing the institution’s reputation for quality academics and an expanding scale of co-curricular offerings. Today, Misericordia continues to be a broad-based liberal arts and pre-professional studies university offering superior education to those of all faiths. Total enrollment is currently more than 2,300 students, including full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Misericordia University is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The University’s approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide regional acclaim. |
| Applicant Information: | For consideration, forward a cover letter, resume, and telephone number or email of three references to Jason Rhine at [email protected] |