Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Student-Athlete Academic Success Assistant - Football

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Advertising Department STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Graduate Hourly Student Employment - Student-Athlete Academic Success Assistant - Football Posting Number 08543 Position Number 08543 Student Job Category Student - Graduate Assistant Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 1 Rate of Pay $16.50/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description

The Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS), housed in the Athletic Complex, is offering one graduate employment opportunity designed to prepare emerging professionals for careers in student-athlete academic services and related areas of higher education. The Student-Athlete Academic Success Assistant serves as a graduate-level member of the SAAS team, gaining practical experience in academic advising, learning support, class attendance monitoring, assessment, and student development within a Division I athletics environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of assigned football student-athletes receiving academic support services and assist with the implementation of individualized learning support plans.
• Monitor student progress, communicate concerns to professional staff, and assist with outreach regarding academic concerns, progress reports, and student referrals.
• Conduct weekly academic check-in meetings with assigned caseload of football student-athletes to review academic progress, upcoming assignments and exams, study strategies, organization, and provide overall academic accountability.
• Compile and organize academic data communicating concerns and necessary follow-up to the supervising academic advisor.
• Assist with the development and coordination of the weekly Class Attendance Monitor schedule.
• Conduct periodic class attendance spot checks to monitor student-athlete attendance and punctuality.
• Provide regular updates to the supervising academic advisor regarding completed tasks, student-athlete interactions, concerns, and items requiring additional follow-up.
• Support daily operations of the Student-Athlete Academic Services center, including special projects, events, assessment efforts, and strategic initiatives that enhance student-athlete success.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide professional level support to student-athletes in accordance ECU, AAC, and NCAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

GPA Requirement Minimum of 3.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Enrolled as an ECU graduate student eligible for student employment.

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet work deadlines.
• Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.

strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet work deadlines; experience working with students in an academic support, mentoring, advising, tutoring, or educational setting; experience working in a collegiate athletic services office and/or familiarity with NCAA rules; desire to enter the field of Student-Athlete Academic Services.

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload a copy of your Resume, Cover Letter and 3 professional references.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96354 Open Date 08/14/2026 Close Date 09/27/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have personal relationships/friendships with current or former ECU student-athletes? Please elaborate below.

(Open Ended Question)

• • I agree to allow the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Department of Athletics at East Carolina University, to conduct a review of my grades and references to determine my eligibility for employment.

• I agree

• I disagree

• • I understand that my student record pertaining to violations related to the ECU Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity, housed in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, will be checked to determine if I meet the minimum expectations for employment by the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services.

• I understand.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents