Graduate Assistant (GA) - Multiple Sports/Programs

The University of Rio Grande is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Graduate Assistants (GA) in the Athletics, Housing, Student Success and Madog Center/Welsh Studies offices for the 2026-27 academic year. Graduate Assistants are provided a tuition waiver and choice of: 1) room & board OR 2) a $6,000 academic year stipend.

Graduate Assistants (GAs) serve in support roles across the University while completing their graduate studies. GAs are designed to provide valuable professional experience that enhances future career opportunities. To remain eligible, Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate program, carry at least six credit hours, maintain good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and be eligible to work in the United States. GAs may work up to 27.5 hours per week or 900 hours per year in any capacity for the University.

Graduate Assistants are expected to maintain professional conduct, follow University policies, communicate effectively with coaches/supervisors, protect confidential information, and balance their assistantship responsibilities with their academic commitments. Attendance, reliability, and adherence to workplace and safety expectations are essential components of the role.

• Offices/Sports seeking GA''s:
• Archery
• Baseball
• Basketball - Men''s
• Basketball - Women''s
• Bowling
• Cheerleading
• Esports
• Football
• Golf
• Housing/Residence Life
• Rugby
• Soccer - Men''s
• Soccer - Women''s
• Softball
• Sports Information & Athletics Management
• Student Success Center
• Track & Field/Cross Country
• Volleyball - Men''s
• Volleyball - Women''s
• Welsh Studies/Madog Center
• Wrestling

Application Instructions:

• New and returning GA''s must send a cover letter indicating the sport or office they wish to work for (see above) and indicate choice of room & board OR $6,000 stipend for the academic year, resume, as well as the names and contact information of at least three references, through the University''s online application tracking system. Selected applicants who select room and board will be required to sign a housing contract with the Housing Office. Selected applicants who elect a stipend must complete required hiring documentation with Human Resources before beginning work.

Review of applications will begin immediately with positions starting August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027. Positions are open until filled. For additional information about Rio, please visit: www.rio.edu.

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is a unique partnership between a public community college and a four-year comprehensive university. Deeply rooted in Appalachian history, both institutions are committed to encouraging life-long learning, personal and professional growth, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and effective written and oral communication skills to students from the southeastern Ohio area, the state, the nation and the world. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.