Graduate Assistant for Compliance

The position of Graduate Assistant for Compliance is responsible for directly assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance with all aspects of administrative oversight, education, and monitoring of coaches, staff, and student-athletes as it pertains to NCAA rules and compliance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; monitor recruiting and practice logs; assist in oversight of student-athlete initial eligibility certification; perform data entry into NCAA and WIU databases; maintain organization and filing of NCAA, conference, and institutional documents; design, produce, and distribute rules education initiatives as needed; assist at home athletics events, and other duties as assigned. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Graduate assistant positions include a monthly stipend plus tuition (employment is contingent upon proof of admission to the Graduate School). To apply, email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Zach Schoonaert, at zd-schoonaert@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin February 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position. All positions require the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

For more information on Western Illinois University graduate degree programs and the admission process visit http://wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/admission_process.php.

Graduate Assistant for External Relations

The position of Graduate Assistant for External Relations will work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Development and assist with development operations with responsibilities including writing and designing development plans, improving donor engagement, hosting donor events, and other duties as assigned. The External Relations GA will also work closely with the Director of Ticketing and Events to create and implement a comprehensive ticket plan, manage season ticket accounts, handle single-game sales and ticket window(s), and other duties as assigned. This position includes various game day duties and requires the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. This position requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Experience with donor and ticketing software is a plus. Candidate must possess strong communication, interpersonal and creativity skills. Successful candidates must be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends. Previous experience in a collegiate or professional Development or Ticketing office preferred. Experience supervising student employees is also preferred.

Graduate assistant positions include a monthly stipend plus tuition (employment is contingent upon proof of admission to the Graduate School). To apply email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Dr. Cameron Caldwell-Conner, at cr-caldwell-conner@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin February 2026 and will continue until positions are filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position. All positions require the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

For more information on Western Illinois University graduate degree programs and the admission process visit http://wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/admission_process.php.

Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Promotions

The position of Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Promotions is responsible for directly assisting the Associate Athletic Director for External Relations with implementing all aspects of the Western Illinois Athletics Marketing plan. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to; working cooperatively with sponsors, overseeing game day promotions/events, maintaining Western Illinois Athletics advertising/promotion of events, and other duties as assigned. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills to emcee in-game promotions and the ability to work flexible hours.

Graduate assistant positions include a monthly stipend plus tuition (employment is contingent upon proof of admission to the Graduate School). To apply email cover letter, resume and three professional references to Dr. Cameron Caldwell-Conner, at cr-caldwell-conner@wiu.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the position applied for. All application materials must be submitted to be considered for the position. All positions require the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

For more information on Western Illinois University graduate degree programs and the admission process visit http://wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/admission_process.php.

About Western Illinois Athletics

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , serves over 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access. Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

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