Graduate Assistant, Athletics Academic Success

This position has been filled - Job#: 453397558

Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Understands NCAA, conference, and college regulations and remains current on all legislative proposals regarding athletics and academics.
•   Implements policies and procedures to comply with NCAA legislation.
•   Review potential eligibility issues.
•   Conducts rules education for coaches & student-athletes.
•   Secondary contact with the GMAC for all compliance reporting and monitoring.
•   Reviews NCAA eligibility list and certification list for all teams.
•   Runs academic reports to assist in the monitoring of progress toward degree and eligibility requirements.
•   Certifies academic credentials and other requirements for official visits.
•   Explains pertinent academic policies and NCAA rules in initial squad meetings.
•   Assists the assistant director of athletics for compliance & rules education in the preparation of papers, reports, planning documents, agendas and policies and procedures, i.e., ISSG, EADA report, NCAA Graduation Rates, etc..
•   Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
•   Operates within the mission of the College and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.
•   Assists in game operations for some home athletics contests.
•   Availability to work evenings and weekends.
•   Other duties as assigned by associate athletic director for compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•   Bachelor’s degree required.
•   Academic tutoring or advising experience.
•   Knowledge of NCAA rules.
•   Strong communication skills.
•   Must have strong team-building and management skills.
•   Must have demonstrated ability to recruit prospective student athletes.
•   Experience working at an NCAA Division I, II, or III athletics department.
•   Experience with developing student academics/learning skills.
•   Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
•   Ability to supervise respective staff, as well as understand the student-athlete’s commitment to academics, is a must.
•   Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community.
•   Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.