Athletic Academic Graduate Assistantship at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Graduate tuition waiver

Stipend for the academic year

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Oakland University is seeking an Athletic Academic Graduate Assistant to support Division I student‑athletes with academic planning, tutoring, and study hall operations. You’ll interact with student‑athletes, advisors, coaches, and campus partners to promote success and NCAA compliance.

The role covers daily study center coordination, academic monitoring, and program support, with responsibilities from orientation to reporting and events, while offering a graduate tuition waiver and a stipend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Acceptance into or enrollment in a graduate program at Oakland University.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of student‑athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn NCAA academic and eligibility regulations.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct academic support to student‑athletes, including study skills development and academic planning conversations.
• Meet individually with at‑risk student‑athletes to discuss progress and strategies for success.
• Orient student athletes to campus resources and learning platforms like Moodle.
• Develop and lead programs to educate transfer student‑athletes on academic processes.
• Oversee daily operations of the Grizz Academic Study Center and promote a productive environment.
• Collect weekly attendance and disseminate reports to coaches.
• Maintain a textbook catalog and ensure compliance with NCAA policies.
• Assist with mid‑semester grade review and faculty communications.
• Support NCAA eligibility certification processes in December and April.
• Assist Advisors with class registration during peak periods (March).
• Collaborate on events including Black and Gold Faculty Honoree and Academic Workshops.
• Connect student‑athletes with tutoring and counseling resources.
• Perform additional duties to support Athletic Academic Services' goals.
• Maintain documentation of distributed travel letters throughout the year.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Acceptance into or enrollment in a graduate program

Description du poste

Athletic Academic Graduate Assistantship

The Athletic Academics Graduate Assistant position at Oakland University supports the mission of the Athletic Academic Services team by providing academic support, monitoring, and outreach for Division I student‑athletes. This position works in conjunction with Athletic Academic Advisors, tutors, sport coaches, administration, and campus partners to promote student‑athlete academic success, retention, and NCAA compliance. The Graduate Assistant will have direct interaction with student‑athletes and play an active role in study hall operations, academic monitoring, and support initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Academic Support & Student-Athlete Engagement

• Provide direct academic support to student‑athletes, including study skills development, time‑management strategies, academic planning conversations, and referral to appropriate campus resources
• Meet individually with at‑risk student‑athletes to discuss academic progress, concerns, and strategies for success.
• Assist with orienting student athletes to campus including but not limited to assisting with book ordering and accessibility, learning university programs such as Moodle and navigating campus
• Develop and lead programs to educate transfer student‑athletes on Oakland University’s academic processes

Study Center & Study Hall Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the Grizz Academic Study Center, including monitoring usage, enforcing study center policies, and promoting a positive and productive academic environment.
• Collecting weekly student‑athlete attendance and disseminating reports to coaches
• Maintain a catalog system for used textbooks
• Ensure all academic support services are delivered in compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.
  

Academic Monitoring & Reporting

• Assist with mid-semester grade review, including communication with faculty, and follow‑up with student‑athletes as needed.
  
• Assist with NCAA eligibility certification processes in December and April.
  

Administrative & Program Support

• Assist Academic Advisors with student‑athlete class registration during designated registration periods (March).
• Collaborate and participate in the execution of special events and initiatives, including the Black and Gold Faculty Honoree event and Academic Workshops
• Promote and connect student‑athletes with beneficial campus resources such as tutoring centers, advising offices, counseling services, and accessibility services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the goals of Athletic Academic Services.
• Maintain documentation of distributed travel letters throughout the course of the year
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  
• Acceptance into or enrollment in a graduate program at the institution.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of student‑athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.
  
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn NCAA academic and eligibility regulations.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in athletic administration, academic advising, or higher education.
  

Compensation

• Graduate tuition waiver
• Stipend for the academic year
• Professional development opportunities within athletics and higher education

Work Schedule

• 20 hours per week, scheduled, allowing for flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, based on additional academic events