Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition 202600164ST Title Graduate Assistant - Athletics- Academics Assistance Employee Class ST College Work Study Position No Department Athletics Division Office of the President Hours per week not to exceed 28 Hiring Rate
Position provides a stipend for tuition and fees to the universitys graduate program of choice, housing not included.
Preferred Student Classification
Post Grad
Nature & Purpose of Position
Sam Houston State University (SHSU)is seeking to hire a graduate assistant to assist with oversight of the NCAA Athletic Academic program in Huntsville, TX.
Responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of SHSUs NCAA Division I Academic program, including:
Academic Advising & Eligibility Support
Assist academic advisors in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes across multiple sport programs.
Help track NCAA and conference eligibility requirements, including credit hour progress, GPA standards, and degree progression.
Support the preparation and review of eligibility documentation and compliance-related academic records.
Communicate with faculty, registrar staff, and athletics compliance personnel as needed.
Tutoring & Mentoring
Oversee and assist in arranging individual and small group tutoring to student-athletes in a variety of subject areas.
Serve as a mentor and positive role model, fostering a culture of academic excellence and accountability.
Help identify student-athletes who may need additional academic support and connect them with appropriate resources.
Study Hall & Compliance Monitoring
Supervise mandatory study hall sessions, ensuring a productive and structured academic environment.
Track and record student-athlete attendance and study hall hours using the departments academic management system.
Enforce study hall policies and report attendance concerns to the appropriate academic advisor.
General Administrative Support
Assist with data entry, report generation, and maintenance of academic records within the athletics department database.
Participate in athletics department meetings, staff development opportunities, and university events as requested.
Support special projects and initiatives as assigned
Other Requirements for the Position
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment in a graduate degree program at Sam Houston State University (current or confirmed for the upcoming semester).
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Open Date 05/08/2026 Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Ryan Carroll Contact Phone 4-2521 Contact Email crc026@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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