Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be instrumental in providing the highest quality care for all Aurora University athletes. The candidate will possess experience and knowledge across the domains of athletic training.

Core Competencies:

Essential Job Functions:

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• One to three years collegiate experience preferred.

Skills:

• Plan, oversee, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive offering of athletic training services to meet the diverse needs of the University’s student-athletes and coaches.
• Works closely with the other full-time athletic trainers, outside medical professionals, and other interested parties.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community, and the community at large.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines, strong strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• General computer knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of athletics.

Special Requirements:

• A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone and via written and electronic media
• Ability to move around campus which includes gym, turf, and grass fields.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 30lbs.
• Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references including name, telephone, and email address.

Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
jobs@aurora.edu - email

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.