Graduate Assistant, Compliance

The Athletics Department at Auburn University at Montgomery is accepting applications for Compliance Graduate Assistant. This position requires office hours, nights and weekends dependent on home competition and special event schedules.

The primary responsibility of the graduate assistant position is to support the mission of Auburn University at Montgomery, the Athletic Department, and the Athletics Administration/Compliance Offices. You are required to assist and complete all assignments set forth by the Assistant AD For Compliance.

The Compliance GA position is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive experience within a NCAA Division II athletics department throughout their tenure, including all aspects of compliance and student-athlete services including events and student-athlete development. As a student worker, this position may also assist with game day management, other event planning and execution, and more.

Below are a list of essential functions and tasks performed by the Compliance Graduate Assistant:

General Responsibilities:

• Represent the University, Athletic Department, and assigned department/sports program with integrity at all times
• Follow the personnel standards included in our departmental Policies & Procedures and expectations outlined in the Graduate Assistant offer letter
• Support the Assistant AD For Compliance in the daily operations of NCAA and conference rules compliance
• Assist in the training and education of student-athletes, coaches and staff as it relates to compliance or other assigned tasks
• Assist with the recruiting compliance process and tracking documentation, including but not limited to eligibility information via the NCAA Eligibility Center, official and unofficial visits, and recruiting logs
• Edit and maintain compliance-related forms, documents and reports for NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements through SharePoint, ARMS/Teamworks and email
• Assist in review and audit of data for graduation rates, academic progress census data, compliance assistant updates, ARMS roster updates, and cohort master list
• Submit all required compliance and university-required documentation following set deadlines
• Participate in all community outreach projects and team functions
• Annually complete the NCAA DII Coaches Certification
• Maintain valid CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Have a valid driver’s license, pass an MVR, and complete university required driving-related trainings
• Attend monthly department and compliance ed meetings and weekly administration-related meetings
• Participate in department and university hosted or supported professional development opportunities

Below is a list of other functions and tasks that may be performed by Athletics Admin GAs and GAs in game day student worker positions outside of their minimum GA requirements:

• Provide support on game day to execute duties to be compliant with expectations for a well-managed event that also adheres to NCAA rules, including ticket sales, concessions management, live streaming, video replay, scoreboard, and other necessary game day roles
• Serve as a game day lead for team sport home events and game day administrator for home tennis matches
• Assist with any game day operations tasks including set-up and breakdown of the facilities for competitions and other events
• Assist in keeping facilities clean and properly maintained
• Assist in hiring, training and scheduling of student workers for all athletic department hosted events
• Other duties as assigned, including additional opportunities based on individual preference (i.e., grounds support, student-athlete development, business operations, etc.)

Compensation:

• Tuition for up to 18-credit hours per academic year (fall, spring, summer), on-campus housing, and an additional fixed amount to be applied to fees, books, meals, etc.
• Maximum of 12 in-state graduate credits for Spring 2027 + Summer 2027 for positions beginning in January
• GA Verification support for out-of-state graduate students covering the difference of in-state vs. out-of-state tuition and fees
• Possibility of student worker wages for gameday hours worked as a student worker beyond 20 hours per week required in GA role

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to athletics@aum.edu - or click 'Apply Now' to start your email.

• Materials will be reviewed on an on-going basis, with priority review beginning immediately.
• All questions regarding this position should be directed to athletics@aum.edu rather than specific staff persons.
• Hiring position to begin Monday, January 5th for the Spring 2026 semester.
• Must be accepted in AUM master’s program and demonstrate full-time enrollment for Spring 2027 not later than Friday, December 12th.
• Position does require summer hours for courses covered in summer term Minimum.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree posted prior to start date
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Continuation in the role for a second year is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining valid CPR/AED, First Aid and NCAA DII Coaches certifications as well as meeting position expectations
• Must apply and gain admission to an Auburn University at Montgomery graduate-level program and pass background check and MVR to be eligible for position