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.
Sam Houston State University (SHSU)is seeking to hire a graduate assistant to assist with oversight of the NCAA Athletic Compliance program in Huntsville, TX.
Position provides a stipend for tuition and fees to the university’s graduate program of choice, housing not included. The position is for one year with the option of two years. Preferred start date is July-August, 2026.
Please email resume and cover letter to trevor@shsu.edu
Responsibilities include:
•Assisting with the rules education program
•Research NCAA Division I information regarding interpretations
•Compliance software maintenance (i.e. student-athlete forms, recruiting activities, CARA logs, Time Management Plan, complimentary tickets, etc. in ARMS/Teamworks)
•Playing and Practice Season Review
• Roster Review and Management
•Documenting seasons of competition and participation
•Reviewing Social Media
•Name, Image and Likeness monitoring, reporting and education
•Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of SHSU, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
•Data entry (must be proficient with Microsoft Office)
•Other duties as assigned
The candidate must be a self-starter with a desire and willingness to learn NCAA compliance. The position will be designed to provide the candidate with first-hand experience working with NCAA Division I Bylaws and processes, in an environment that is conducive to immersion in day-to-day workings of a Division I school. Integrity; as well as mature, respectful, professional engagement and demeanor with student-athletes and University personnel is a must. The candidate must also be accepted and enrolled into an accredited graduate or undergraduate program at SHSU.
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.
