Job Details
Requisition: [contact details available in the full listing]ST
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 university’s 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 SHSU’s 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 department’s 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).
- Bachelor’s 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
Contact Name & Title: Ryan Carroll
Contact Phone: 4-2521
Contact Email: crc026@shsu.edu
