Graduate Assistant for Athletic Compliance/Academics

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

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Graduate Assistant for Athletic Compliance/Academics

Location: Erie
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Associate AD
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercyhurst University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Athletic
Compliance position.

Compensation: The stipend is $7,500 (9-months) in addition to a 100% tuition waiver. The student
must maintain satisfactory academic progress: 3.0 GPA at a 75% completion rate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Included but not limited to duties assigned by the Coordinator of Athletic Operations:

• Assist with all initial and transfer student-athlete academic certifications.
• Assist with continuing student-athlete eligibility certification as assigned
• Assist with competition reports to ensure accurate tracking of student-athlete

participation and remaining eligibility.

• Responsible for maintaining all rosters in ARMS
• Assist with providing NCAA, conference rules, and club sport governing body

interpretations.

• Works cooperatively with Office of Academic Affairs staff, coaches, and student-athletes

to resolve and monitor academic-related issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in a related field and accepted into a Mercyhurst
graduate degree program (https://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/grad). Additionally,
candidates should have a great work ethic, be open to learning, confident in current skills, and
possess professional communication skills. Qualified applicants must have the availability to
work evenings and weekends.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with an emphasis on multi-
tasking and working within a team environment while filling a variety of roles, especially on
game day.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business management, communications, or related
field.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter,
resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and
all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship
status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected
characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

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