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Western Illinois University, a member of The Summit League Conference, Missouri Valley Football Conference and sponsor of 17 Division I sports, is seeking applicants for the 2022-23 academic year in the following areas:

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications 

The position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications is responsible for directly assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications with the promotion/publicity of all Western Illinois University student-athletes and coaches. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to; planning and implementing communications strategies for assigned sports, in-game activities with statistics, updating stats for website publishing, writing press releases, game notes, game programs, updating the department website, submitting honors for conference and national recognition, and other duties as assigned. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Graduate assistant positions include a monthly stipend plus tuition (employment is contingent upon proof of admission to the Graduate School). To apply email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Scott Holland, at Sc-Holland@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin May 1, 2022 and will continue until positions are filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position. All positions require the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

For more information on Western Illinois University graduate degree programs and the admission process visit http://wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/admission_process.php

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Training

The position of Graduate Assistant for Athletic Training is responsible for directly assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with providing first class healthcare to all Western Illinois student-athletes. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to; maintaining proper medical records, coverage of practice/home/away events as assigned, treatment/rehabilitation of orthopedic and general medical injuries/illnesses, refer patients when appropriate to WIU team physicians/student health center, transport student-athletes to physician’s appointments as needed, serve as athletic trainer for football or men’s soccer, and other duties as assigned. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer by July 2022
• State of Illinois Licensure
• CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 25lbs. Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time. Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience traveling with a sport team; Desire to work in the collegiate/professional setting as a career choice; BOC certified athletic trainer; Advanced sports knowledge through internship or clinical rotation.

Graduate assistant positions include a monthly stipend plus tuition (employment is contingent upon proof of admission to the Graduate School). To apply email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Chad Cerullo, at C-Cerullo@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position. All positions require the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

For more information on Western Illinois University graduate degree programs and the admission process visit http://wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/admission_process