Graduate Assistant - Panicucci Center for Student-Athlete Success

The Office of Academic and Student-Athlete Support Services is seeking self-motivated applicants for a Graduate Assistant position working directly with Division I student-athletes. This position is a two-year position with the candidate pursuing a graduate degree from FDU-Metropolitan Campus.

Essential Functions:

• Meets with student-athletes regarding academic progress and identifies appropriate resources for support.
• Evaluates student-athlete progress toward degree reviewing student-athletes’ compliance with FDU and NCAA standards.
• Supervises Athletics’ Study Hall to uphold conducive and productive study environment for all student-athletes.
• Upholds FDU’s and NCAA’s compliance regulations through training and education on academic guidelines for both.
• Handles office administrative tasks which include but may not be limited to:
  • Missed Class Notices for university sanctioned competition.
  • Tracking and Reporting of required community service for student-athletes.
  • General electronic and physical file maintenance
• Collaborates on student-athlete development initiatives and programming:
  • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
  • Career Development and Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Student-athlete Wellness
  • Name, Image, Likeness
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access and Belonging

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Enrollment and/or acceptance in a FDU graduate program
  • Willingness to listen and advocate appropriately for student-athlete concerns.
• Desired:
  • Ability to work independently with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office
  • Experience and/or knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Prior relevant work or internship experience with student-athletes preferred

Compensation: Graduate tuition; housing; and stipend.

Application: Please send resume and cover letter to Franni DeSilvio, Assistant Athletics Director Academics & Student-Athlete Support f.desilvio@fdu.edu