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Posted: 08-May-26
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Type: Part-time
Salary: Education stipend
Categories
Operations
Operations - Academic Support
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details
Position provides a stipend for tuition and fees to the university’s graduate program of choice, housing not included.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Additional Information
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 202600164ST
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
Minimum Qualifications
About Sam Houston Athletics
Named for Texas’s greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) continually honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots. Sam Houston State offers top-ranked degree programs and was named No. 3 among the ‘2020 Best Valued Online Colleges.’ 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. In the fall of 2020, SHSU welcomed its inaugural class of student doctors into the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the third college of osteopathic medicine in Texas. Its mission is to train physicians who will serve the healthcare needs of rural and underserved Texans. 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 t...he U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service. At SHSU, the student-athlete experience is defined by Bearkat Athletics, with 17 teams competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in Conference USA. With SHSU’s array of recognized academic programs, exceptional student support services, volunteer opportunities and more, Bearkats are not only well-prepared to think and respond to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing world but stand ready to serve their community.
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Posted: 08-May-26
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Type: Part-time
Salary: Education stipend
Categories
Operations
Operations - Academic Support
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details
Position provides a stipend for tuition and fees to the university’s graduate program of choice, housing not included.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Additional Information
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 202600164ST
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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).
About Sam Houston Athletics
Named for Texas’s greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) continually honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots. Sam Houston State offers top-ranked degree programs and was named No. 3 among the ‘2020 Best Valued Online Colleges.’ 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. In the fall of 2020, SHSU welcomed its inaugural class of student doctors into the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the third college of osteopathic medicine in Texas. Its mission is to train physicians who will serve the healthcare needs of rural and underserved Texans. 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 t...he U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service. At SHSU, the student-athlete experience is defined by Bearkat Athletics, with 17 teams competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in Conference USA. With SHSU’s array of recognized academic programs, exceptional student support services, volunteer opportunities and more, Bearkats are not only well-prepared to think and respond to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing world but stand ready to serve their community.
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