Graduate Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics - Support Services

Barry University; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry University seeks a Graduate Assistant to support NCAA Compliance, Academic Services, and Facilities/Event management. Responsibilities include coordinating study hall, assisting with compliance documentation, and managing events. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Training and Development

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Student-Athlete Study Hall and monitor academic progress.
• Assist with NCAA Compliance and roster management.
• Support event and game management operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Graduate Assistant is responsible for various tasks associated with NCAA Compliance, Academic Services, Facilities / Event management, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and other duties assigned by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Barry Athletics includes approximately 500 student-athletes participating in Varsity, JV, and Club sports. BarryU competes in NCAA Division II within the Sunshine State Conference.

Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities for Academic Services:

1. Coordinate Student-Athlete Study Hall, including reviewing transcripts to prepare SH requirements, monitoring systems, reports, data, records, and follow-up with coaches, faculty, and staff.
2. Act as the monitor during supervised study hall sessions when work-study students are unavailable.
3. Implement policies and procedures training during Academic-Team meetings (developing SH info packets and PPTs).
4. Provide weekly study hall updates to coaching staff, send absence letters to professors, and track study hall violations, absences, and suspensions.
5. Follow up with study hall site personnel regarding check-in systems.
6. Post relevant information for study hall via email, bulletin boards, Canvas, and ARMS.
7. Assist in training tutors and scheduling tutoring sessions.
8. Conduct daily monitoring and follow-up with Student-Athlete Academic Reporting using Power BI or S2C.
9. Assist with mentoring, tutoring, and student meetings.
10. Schedule work-study students and train them to assist in tasks.

Primary responsibilities for Compliance:

1. Assist the Assistant AD with rules education, roster management, continuing eligibility, ARMS, Compliance Assistant, and ACS updates, and required NCAA and SSC reports and documentation, including CARA hours.

Primary responsibilities for Facilities and Operations:

1. Assist with event and game management operations, including Barry special events (NGWSD, Bucky's, Golf Tournaments, Academic Success Night, Theme Nights, etc.), NCAA-sponsored programs, SSC/NCAA postseason tournaments, alumni events, etc.
2. Assist with setup and breakdown of home events.
3. Assist with logistics as needed and complete other duties assigned by Intercollegiate Athletics Administrators.
4. Serve as game manager and work the score table/replay as needed.
5. Assist in fan engagement, community services, and sponsorships.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any area.
• A valid driver's license.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off, and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.