What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant, Academic Support Specialist position at NCAA?
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Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Macon, Georgia
Type: Contract
Categories:
Operations
Operations - Academic Support
Operations - Administrative Support
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Mercer University Athletics is searching for a Support Specialist for Student-Athlete Support Services.
Responsibilities:
The Student-Athlete Support Specialist will serve as an academic support person for Student-Athlete Support Services. This position will mentor a diverse population of student-athletes in their transition to college and implement plans to aid in their academic achievement as student-athletes. This position also works with software appropriate for academic advising and eligibility. The Support Specialist will counsel students on the scheduling of classes to maintain eligibility and ensure academic success. The Support Specialist will assist in the recruitment process and academic orientation of student-athletes. This position will also work athletic events.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required.
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
Background Check Contingencies
About anderson_t02@mercer.edu
With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school campuses in Macon, Savannah, Columbus and Valdosta; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. Mercer is the only NCAA Division I private institution in Georgia and competes in the historic Southern Conference (SoCon). Mercer’s 18 intercollegiate teams include men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis; and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, beach volleyball, track and volleyball.
Connections working at anderson_t02@mercer.edu
https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22227686/graduate-assistant-academic-support-specialist
Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Macon, Georgia
Type: Contract
Categories:
Operations
Operations - Academic Support
Operations - Administrative Support
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Mercer University Athletics is searching for a Support Specialist for Student-Athlete Support Services.
Responsibilities:
The Student-Athlete Support Specialist will serve as an academic support person for Student-Athlete Support Services. This position will mentor a diverse population of student-athletes in their transition to college and implement plans to aid in their academic achievement as student-athletes. This position also works with software appropriate for academic advising and eligibility. The Support Specialist will counsel students on the scheduling of classes to maintain eligibility and ensure academic success. The Support Specialist will assist in the recruitment process and academic orientation of student-athletes. This position will also work athletic events.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required.
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements.
- Ability to intervene, advise and implement solution to assist in academic achievement of student-athletes.
- Need to have the ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals.
- Understand advising process for collegiate student-athletes.
- Criminal History - Approved Driver's Check
- Resume
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
Background Check Contingencies
- Criminal History - Approved Driver's Check
- Resume
About anderson_t02@mercer.edu
With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school campuses in Macon, Savannah, Columbus and Valdosta; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. Mercer is the only NCAA Division I private institution in Georgia and competes in the historic Southern Conference (SoCon). Mercer’s 18 intercollegiate teams include men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis; and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, beach volleyball, track and volleyball.
Connections working at anderson_t02@mercer.edu
https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22227686/graduate-assistant-academic-support-specialist