Current Opening
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 for performing an average of 20 hours of service per week during the semester for a total of 300 hours per semester. The position provides 100% tuition credit for full-time enrolled students up to eighteen (18) credits for the 2025-26 academic year (typically 9 credits per semester). A modest stipend for hours worked is also awarded, paid on an hourly 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.
* Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a satisfactory undergraduate conduct record.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, and remain self-motivated.
* Collegiate softball experience preferred.
* Effective communication skills with colleagues, student-athletes, and recruits.
* Ability to lead small groups within a team setting.
* Willingness and availability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
* Graduate Assistantships are single academic-year appointments; renewal depends on successful completion of the first-year GA period.
Preferred Qualifications
* Some coaching experience preferred.
* Familiarity with current social media platforms and effective problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Knowledge of NCAA Division III and AMCC rules/regulations is 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 can participate and contribute their 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, along with three (3) letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified and will continue until the position is filled. For reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.
Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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