Job Description Summary
Saint Leo University Athletics is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Graduate Assistant to join the NCAA Compliance Office. This position offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth in the field of collegiate athletics compliance, while supporting the university’s efforts to ensure adherence to NCAA, Sunshine State Conference (SSC), and institutional regulations. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with compliance staff to help monitor and enforce NCAA rules, provide support for student-athletes, and assist in daily office operations.
Job Description
Duties and Tasks:
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
- Assist with tracking and reporting student-athletes' eligibility status, ensuring compliance with NCAA and SSC rules and regulations.
- Help manage and track student-athletes' participation in practice and competition to ensure adherence to NCAA limits.
- Review and assist in the processing of NCAA and SSC compliance forms, including recruiting logs, financial aid reports, and eligibility waivers.
Recruiting Compliance
- Monitor and assist with recruiting activities, ensuring compliance with NCAA recruiting rules.
- Track official and unofficial visits, communication logs, and other recruiting-related documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of recruiting education and training materials for coaching staff.
Rules Education & Training
- Assist in the creation and delivery of rules education sessions for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
- Support compliance initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of NCAA rules education and awareness across athletics programs.
- Help with the development of compliance-related resources, including guidelines and manuals for staff and student-athletes.
Eligibility & Financial Aid Support
- Assist in monitoring and documenting the eligibility status of student-athletes in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid.
- Help prepare and track NCAA eligibility certifications, including initial eligibility, progress toward degree, and transfer status.
- Assist with the review and processing of financial aid, scholarships, and related documentation to ensure NCAA compliance.
General Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the Compliance Office, including maintaining records, preparing reports, and assisting with office logistics.
- Help with the preparation for audits and reviews by NCAA and SSC governing bodies.
- Assist with special projects related to NCAA compliance, including data management and analysis.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required Qualifications:
- Enrollment in a graduate program at Saint Leo University.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of NCAA and SSC rules and regulations, or a strong interest in learning about compliance.
- Prior experience in collegiate athletics, particularly in compliance or academic advising.
- Experience with compliance software and data management tools (e.g., ARMS, Compliance Assistant).
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in NCAA compliance or sports administration.
Graduate Assistant Requirements
- Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and a Master’s Program at Saint Leo University.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA in their selected area of study during graduate school
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period
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What We Do
Saint Leo University is one of the largest Catholic universities in the nation, offering 57 undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs to more than 18,200 students each year. Founded in 1889 by Benedictine monks, the private, nonprofit university is known for providing a values-based education to learners of all backgrounds and ages in the liberal arts tradition. Saint Leo is regionally accredited and offers a residential campus in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, 16 education centers in five states, and an online program for students anywhere. The university is home to more than 98,000 alumni.
Learn more at saintleo.edu.
