About the Role
Huntsville, Texas, 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).
Position provides a stipend for tuition and fees to the university’s graduate program of choice, housing not included.