Student Athlete Services

Employing Office:  Intercollegiate Athletics - SA Services

Job Title:  Student-Athlete Services (SAS) Graduate Assistant

Type of Graduate Assistant Position:  RAII

Number of Vacancies for this Position:  1

Hours per Week:  20

Term:  Academic Year

Eligible Program Applicants (Applicants will preferably be from one of the following graduate programs): 

• College Student Personnel
• Sports Administration

Qualifications/Preferred Skills: 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; enrollment in a related graduate program required.  
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.  
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people.
• Computer skills – Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive.
• Ability to act professionally and keep students’ records confidential in accordance with University, MAC, and NCAA policies.
• Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts.
• Critical thinking skills and creativity.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience within NCAA athletics.
• Proficiency with Teamworks or comparable systems.
• Supervision and management skills.
• Experience with student programming.
• Ability to connect students with resources on campus.

Position Description:  The Office of Student-Athlete Services (SAS) strives to develop our student-athletes holistically through five Commitment Areas (Academic Excellence, Personal Development, Professional Development, Civic Engagement, and Life Design) by providing resources & customized programming to enhance the student-athlete experience. As an SAS graduate assistant, you will join an energetic team of full-time and part-time staff members to build and enhance a robust student-success program that will lead to positive student engagement. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide responsive and professional customer service to coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, and campus partners regarding NCAA and MAC academic matters.
• Conduct weekly meetings with first-year and at-risk student-athletes. Tracking academic performance data, including class participation, class attendance, and completion of required academic activities.
• Provide consistent feedback to student-athletes regarding academic standing, course performance, and improvement strategies. 
• Monitor athletic study hall, ensuring adherence to policites and promoting productive study environments.
• Maintain academic data on assigned sports.
• Assist in preparing NCAA Eligibility Progress-Towards-Degree Completion forms.
• Prepare transfer evaluations for prospective incoming transfer students.
• Support student-athletes during course registration each semester.
• Contribute to orientation programs for incoming student-athletes to promote a smooth academic and social transition.
• Maintaining and harnessing your passion for student-athlete development (academic, personal, professional, civic engagement, and Life Design).
• Support student-athletes’ participation in career development opportunities, such as resume workshops, networking events, and advising appointments.
• Assist with programming that builds resilience, identity development, decision-making skills, and confidence beyond athletics.
• Plan and execute various student-athlete programs (student-athlete development and community engagement) and events throughout the academic year.
• Refer student-athletes to appropriate campus resources (e.g., counseling, disability services, career center, wellness services).
• Communicate regularly and report to the Associate AD/SAS, SAS Advisors, coaching staff members, student-athletes, college advisors, and various support staff members across campus

Additional Responsibilities:

• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families during official and unofficial visits to discuss academic support services.
• Assist with the coordination of textbook distribution and collection each term.
• Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA rules related to initial eligibility and continuing eligibility.
• Serve as an active member of the BGSU Eligibility Team.
• May have exposure to other areas of the athletics department (i.e. Game Operations, Development) based on need.

Features/Culture of the Office:

• Open and collaborative work environment.
• One-on-one interaction with a broad range of students.
• Frequest  interaction with student-athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, faculty, and campus partners.
• Opportunity to work in a professional environment.
• Regional and national conference (presentation opportunities available).
• Assessment and evaluation experience.
• Treated as a professional staff member, not just a graduate student.
• Friendly and supportive office environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Time Commitment:

• 20 hours a week.  Includes evening and weekend responsibilities (i.e.: recruiting visits, orientation, athletic events, civic engagement)

Application Process:  Applicants wishing to apply for this Graduate Assistant position must: 1) be admitted or accepted for admission as a full-time student in a graduate program at BGSU; and 2) remain in academic good standing to maintain the position.

Required Application Materials:  Resume and cover letter

Send Application Materials to:  jaysens@bgsu.edu

Application Due Date:  August 1, 2026