Graduate Assistant - Athletics- Academics Assistance
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202600164ST
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
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).
05/08/2026
Contact Name & Title:Ryan Carroll
Contact Phone:4-2521
Contact Email:crc026@shsu.edu
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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