Graduate Assistant - NCAA Athletic Compliance

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.  Position provides a stipend for tuition and fees to the university’s graduate program of choice, housing not included.