Graduate Assistant Positions

NSU ATHLETICS GRADUATE ASSISTANT OPENINGS

The 2026-27 graduate assistant openings for Northern State Athletics are outlined below. Each position includes a brief description as well as guidelines on how to apply. Positions are available in athletic administration as well as coaching. Graduate assistants receive reduced tuition and a monthly stipend. Eligible applicants must fill out the graduate assistant application and graduate school application linked at the University website below.

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Position Description: The Athletics Operations Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Communications will contribute to maintaining a positive fan experience for all sports as well as occasional website and social media management. This role will aid in the production of games, the execution of fan experience initiatives, and fulfilling marketing and promotion plans. With a balanced load of office duties and athletic event management/operations, this position will receive a well-rounded experience in collegiate athletics.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list via email to Nathan Dudley at nathan.dudley@northern.edu with the subject line NSU Athletics GA to apply.
Position Description: The individual will assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Business Operations with all financial operations within the department. The Graduate Assist will develop skills including communication with multiple campus units, report auditing and data retrieval, day-to-day process and procedures for all business activities, forecasting and data analytics, and strategic planning and revenue generation analysis.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list via email to Amanda Fair at amanda.fair@northern.edu to apply.
Position Description: The graduate assistance for compliance will assist with certification of all teams, assist with NCAA education of everyone involved with the athletic department, help track countable hours with each team, assist with the required NCAA sexual violence awareness training for all student-athletes and coaches, and assist with the fall and spring life skills sessions. The graduate assistant will also be someone who can organize the Day of Champions, Maroon Tie Banquet and NSU welcome back along with the NSU pass book, SAAC activities, and assist with the NCAA recruiting calendar for all teams. The graduate assistant can expect to perform an audit of each team for countable hours each week, as well as overseeing the new athletic and recreation facility, and assist with the oversight of two NSU athletic teams.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list via email to Terri Holmes (terri.holmes@northern.edu) with the subject line NSU Athletics Compliance Graduate Assistant to apply.
Position Description: This position will assist with the facility needs of the department, including but not limited to staffing outside events, event set-up/tear down, scheduling, liaison with event partners, and equipment room management. In addition, the successful candidate will assist the athletic administration staff with the running of home events, including set-up/tear down, sport event management, and other duties assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list via email to Ashley Gauer at ashley.gauer@northern.edu with the subject line NSU Facilities Graduate Assistant to apply.
Position 1 Description: Northern State Track & Field/Cross Country is seeking a graduate assistant coach who specializes in multi events/field events (jumps). An individual will assist with all the daily aspects of the program; daily practices, recruiting, travel, home meet management, fundraising, academic success, social media, equipment management, and any other duties assigned by coaching staff and administrators.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list via email to Lynne Dingman at lynne.dingman@northern.edu.
Position Description: Northern State baseball is looking to hire a graduate assistant for the 26-27 school year, with a pitching background preferred. The GA will serve as the pitching coach and manage all 20-25 pitchers on the team. Responsibilities include practice planning, creating weekly throwing/bullpen plans, providing feedback to athletes and coaches during practice and game settings, scouting opponents, recruiting, and other duties assigned by the head coach. Ability to throw BP and hit fungo are preferred as well.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference list via email to Brandon Kusler at brandon.j.kusler@northern.edu.

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NSU ATHLETICS GRADUATE ASSISTANT OPENINGS