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Graduate Assistant – Athletic Administration – Student Services
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Job Description
Graduate Assistant – Athletic Administration – Student Services | University of North Georgia
The Tone:
This is a part-time, temporary role at the University of North Georgia, located in Dahlonega, GA. UNG is a large multi-campus university in Georgia, enrolling over 20,000 students and dedicated to educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. This Graduate Assistant position is integral to the daily operations of the athletic department, specifically focusing on providing essential student services and supporting student-athlete welfare and development, and includes a tuition waiver.
The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Dahlonega, GA
• Team: Reports to the Assistant Athletic Director, Student Services.
• Mission: To support the daily operations of the UNG athletic department with a focus on student-athlete welfare, development, and compliance.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Student-Athlete Leadership: Lead and support the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiatives and provide leadership.
• Development Workshops: Coordinate life skills, leadership, academic-related, and career development workshops for student-athletes.
• Academic Support: Assist with providing student-athletes with academic support and resources utilizing campus and athletic platforms.
• Community Engagement: Support and assist with coordinating community service and community outreach initiatives.
• Administrative Support: Assist with NCAA Compliance and Conference reports, alongside event operations, ticketing, game management, and special events.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Must currently have, or will obtain by the start date, a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: Must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours by start date.
• Skills: Good oral and written communication skills; willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Bonus: Former NCAA athlete or experience in college athletics is preferred.
