Women's Lacrosse Graduate Assistant

Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.

Position Purpose:

Aurora University (AU) seeks applicants for a Graduate Assistant for Women’s Lacrosse. The Graduate Assistant will assist the head coach while pursuing a master’s degree at Aurora University. Candidates must be accepted into a graduate program at AU. This position is designed to align with the length of the candidate’s graduate program and includes tuition remission, potential stipend, and valuable coaching and recruiting experience. Aurora University Women’s Lacrosse competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Aurora University is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment with an emphasis on equity of experience and opportunity. AU fosters a culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging, ensuring students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. The university takes pride in its strong service to the state of Illinois, where a majority of its students live and work, and where AU maintains meaningful community partnerships that support workforce development across fields such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

When joining AU, candidates can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and integrity-driven community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice through collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Aurora University also supports employee growth through professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the head coach with planning and implementing practices
• Coordinate team travel
• Recruit prospective student-athletes
• Support fundraising efforts
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Acceptance into a graduate program at Aurora University
• Previous playing experience in lacrosse required
• Coaching experience at the high school or club level preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Desire to coach collegiate women’s lacrosse

Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week; however, days and hours may vary based on team schedule, competitions, and recruiting demands. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered if the candidate can demonstrate the ability to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role off-site.

Special Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets institutional requirements is required

Compensation includes full tuition for the master's program and $5,000.00 stipend.

The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.