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A Graduate Program Director oversees the administration and academic integrity of graduate programs within a department or college. Their responsibilities typically include coordinating admissions, advising students, managing curriculum development, ensuring compliance with university policies, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration. They also address student concerns, organize program assessments, and may contribute to recruitment efforts. Their role is vital in maintaining the quality and reputation of graduate programs.

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Graduate Program Directors often navigate challenges such as balancing administrative duties with supporting students and faculty, ensuring program accreditation standards are met, and mediating conflicts within the program. Effective management involves strong organizational skills, clear communication, and fostering a collaborative environment. Regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders and staying updated on institutional policies can also help address issues proactively and maintain program excellence.

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Graduate Assistant: Strength and Conditioning

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

North Park University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schoolsย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

North Park University would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for the position of Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant. The assistantship is a part-time position that will begin in August 2026 and includes tuition remission, a partial meal plan, and a $3000 stipend per semester.
About North Park
Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago's northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University's core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.
North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city - a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world's largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condรฉ Nast Traveler.
Mission
The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision
Building on our core institutional identity-Christian, city-centered, intercultural-our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implements and monitors safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for student-athletes.
  • Test and analyze available data on strength and conditioning of new and returning student-athletes to identify potential levels of physical ability.
  • Design training strategies for both injury prevention and to improve sport specific performance.
  • Maintains accurate strength and conditioning records.
  • Instructs, educates, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques.
  • Helps develop and coordinate the schedules of student-athletes while in the weight room.
  • Maintains consistent communication with coaches and Wellness and Recreation Director.
  • Oversee Helwig Recreation Center operations during assigned supervisory shifts.
  • Assists with weight room oversight of student workers, cleaning, and equipment safety.
  • Assist in the hiring, training, evaluation, and on-the-job development for student workers.
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the Wellness and Recreation Director, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sport Management, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Applicants must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program.
  • Applicants must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e., frequent nights and weekends).
  • One year of experience is required in positions involving the development and management of sport-specific individual and group strength training programs for men and women.
  • Adult CPR/AED with standard First Aid Certification is required upon start of position or in progress.
  • Must have one of the National Strength and Conditioning Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Certification (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) or Certified Strength Coach (CSC) upon start of position or in progress.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral skills.
  • Able to work independently and in teams.
  • Ability to handle details accurately.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases needed.
  • Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park's mission of Christian higher education.