Graduate Assistant, Study Hall and Student-Athlete Support

Lenoir-Rhyne University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lenoir-Rhyne University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Study Hall and Student-Athlete Support in Hickory, North Carolina. The role involves supporting student-athletes' academic success, overseeing the study hall program, and providing academic coaching. Candidates must be admitted to a graduate program at Lenoir-Rhyne and obtain CRLA Academic Coach certification. Ideal applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to a graduate program at Lenoir-Rhyne.
• Requires CRLA Academic Coach certification (to be acquired in fall semester).

Responsibilities

• Help oversee the student-athlete study hall program.
• Coordinate with assistant AD for academic support operations.
• Assist with academic coaching for students.
• Manage scheduling and student support events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Proactivity

Education

Admission to a graduate program at Lenoir-Rhyne

Tools

TracCloud

MS Office

Job description

Graduate Assistant, Study Hall and Student-Athlete Support

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

The primary responsibility of the Graduate Assistant (GA) for Study Hall/Student-Athlete Support is to assist BEAR Central and Athletics in supporting current student-athletes and promoting their academic success. The GA maintains regular hours in BEAR Central. Additionally, the GA is responsible for overseeing the student‑athlete study hall program. The GA supports student success initiatives as they pertain to the needs of BEAR Central and Athletics.

Primary Duties and Tasks

• Work 21-25 hours a week with a combination of daytime and primarily evening hours in BEAR Central.
• Coordinate with the assistant AD for Academic Success on study hall operations and student support.
• Oversee the study hall program for the fall and spring semesters.
• Serve as an academic coach for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assist front desk staff and address job-related questions, including scheduling conflicts.
• Schedule and meet with current students to provide academic coaching, including time management, study skills and goal setting.
• Assist with all BEAR Central evening academic support events for current students.
• Develop working knowledge of the TracCloud platform and assist students and tutors with scheduling and reporting.
• Assist with student success initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Admission to a graduate program at Lenoir-Rhyne.
• CRLA Academic Coach certification (acquired in fall semester)

Preferred Qualifications

• Passionate about Lenoir-Rhyne University and enthusiastic about sharing this impression with current students.
• Professional and engaging phone, email and face-to-face communication skills.
• Professional appearance and representation of Lenoir-Rhyne University.
• Highly detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a small office environment.
• Self-reliant and proactive; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience with social media and multimedia creativity.
• Experience with database management.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Scheduling flexibility, including working Sunday hours to support current study hall needs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.