Athletic Academic Support Graduate Assistant

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate tuition waiver

Stipend for the academic year

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Acceptance into or enrollment in a graduate program

Job description

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