Central Michigan University, an FBS Member of the Mid-American Conference, is accepting applications for a Student-Athlete Leadership and Development Graduate Assistant for the 2027-2028 school year. Starting in the Spring 2027 Semester. Candidates must be accepted into the Graduate School at Central Michigan University. This is a non-benefit position with a full tuition waiver (excluding fees) and a $11,100 stipend. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and list of 3 references to Travis Downing at [email protected].

Duties and Responsibilities: 

-          Aid and oversight into the operations, planning, and execution of comprehensive student-athlete development programs for Central Michigan student-athletes

-          Support departmental Inclusive Excellence initiatives to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

-          Manage and track community outreach initiatives to enhance the presence of student-athletes within the Mt. Pleasant community 

-          Assist in administering and collecting evaluations and surveys distributed to all student-athletes

-          Coordinate and/or assist in maintaining and updating the social media accounts 

-          Assist with other projects and duties as assigned by members of the CMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Applicants should be entering their first year of a master’s degree program. 

Applicant shall have a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.0 or higher during the last 60 credit hours of his/her undergraduate degree. 

Applicants shall be able to demonstrate outside achievements and community involvement. 

Applicants shall be able to demonstrate/communicate his/her unique background and commitment to diversity, while providing evidence of qualities that will enhance the AD GA program. 

Applicants show the ability to complete a thorough interview process in a professional and precise manner. 

Applicant must be eligible (and provide acceptable documentation) to work in the United States.

Selected candidate must be admitted to graduate study at Central Michigan University prior to beginning employment.  A grade point average of 3.0 or better in a master’s program is required to maintain the Graduate Assistantship. 

Applicants must register and maintain a minimum of six credit hours applicable towards a master’s degree at Central Michigan University during each semester of the Graduate Assistantship. 

For more information about our department, please visit our website at www.cmuchippewas.com.