Title: Graduate Assistant, Athletic Compliance

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 00

Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: Compliance Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Graduate Assistant will work under the direct supervision of full-time compliance administrators and will receive practical risk management experience in sports law and intercollegiate athletic administration. Graduate Assistants should expect to gain experience with issues concerning ethical conduct, amateurism, recruiting, student-athlete eligibility, athletic scholarship awards, sports playing and practice seasons, and the NCAA legislative process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

A Graduate Assistant in the EMU Athletic Compliance Office should expect to be involved in a wide range of duties, including:

• Evaluating prospective student-athletes applications and transcripts to ensure initial academic eligibility;
• Monitoring prospective student-athlete recruitment, including but not limited to phone calls, text messaging, social media, contacts, official and unofficial visits, and tryouts;
• Monitoring the college’s student-athletes countable athletically-related activities;
• Assist in monitoring student-athletes academic progress as it relates to NCAA eligibility and progress-toward-degree requirements;
• Drafting educational material for coaches, staff, and student-athletes;
• Assisting with student-athlete, staff, and recruiting complimentary ticket processes;
• Review of athletic financial aid, outside scholarships, and student-athlete benefits;
• Updating all compliance-related forms;
• Using various software programs to assist with data entry and management; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
Excellent communication and writing skills;
Strong organizational skills, the ability to anticipate projects, and self-motivation;
Willingness to collaborate with staff and various constituent groups;
Ability to prioritize a workload;
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
Capable of working unsupervised and as part of a team;
Exhibit a professional disposition on the phone and in person;
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position and ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with colleagues.

Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required GPA of 3.0 or higher is required Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required.

With the guidance of one or more staff or faculty members, perform a mixture of services in support of communication, technology, business operations or student affairs activities as more than 50% of their service. The Staff Graduate Assistant receives a stipend and tuition waiver subject to federal tax.

Preferred Qualifications:

Available for the entirety of a graduate program (i.e., two (2) year period)

Must possess high ethical standards, integrity, and a willingness to strictly adhere to NCAA, Mid-American Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations.

Interest in pursuing a career in athletics compliance or intercollegiate athletics administration;

Experience in working with collegiate coaching staffs;

Personal athletic, competitive experience or knowledge of intercollegiate sports and interest in gaining greater insight into compliance issues within collegiate athletic departments.

A bachelor's degree and admission to EMU's Graduate Program are required.

Prefer Business/Sports Management degree or intercollegiate student-athlete experience.

Appointment Percentage:

100%