Athletics Compliance Graduate Assistant

Weber State University, a NCAA Division I institution and member of the Big Sky Conference, is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of compliance graduate assistant (GA) to work from July 2023 through the end of the 2023-24 academic year, with the possibility of extending the position to subsequent academic years. The GA will assist with day-to-day operations of the Office of Athletics Compliance.

The successful candidate for this position will receive tuition and fees (including differential) as well as a living stipend.

The GA works under the general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services and the Assistant Director of Compliance and reports directly to the Associate AD. The GA will work directly with coaches and student-athletes from all 16 sports and will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Office of Athletics Compliance and will be exposed to all aspects involved in running a NCAA Division I athletics compliance office.

Responsibilities may include:

Assisting in monitoring of NCAA Division I bylaw 12, including Name, Image, and Likeness issues

Assisting in the monitoring of NCAA Division I bylaw 13 recruiting rules

Assisting in the monitoring of NCAA Division I bylaw 17 playing and practice seasons rules

Reviewing required student-athlete forms

Assisting in the submission of waivers to the NCAA or Big Sky Conference

Assisting in rules education efforts

Processing transfer tracer forms for prospective student-athletes transferring from four-year and two-year colleges

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Admission and matriculation into a Weber State University graduate program. The successful candidate may be enrolled in undergraduate "leveling" courses or in undergraduate courses that count for credit toward graduation in their graduate program.

High ethical standards, extreme attention to detail, integrity and a willingness to exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and Weber State University rules and regulations

Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and electronic forms.

Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Ability to take initiative, complete time-sensitive tasks, maintain confidential information, and multitask

Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends.

Successful completion of a background check

A criminal Background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a NCAA compliance office

Knowledge of NCAA Division I bylaws

Experience with job-related software such as NCAA applications, Jump Forward, video editing software, Microsoft Office/Google Apps suite

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 05/14/2026 Review Date 05/16/2026 Job Close Date 08/14/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Notes to Applicant

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, copies of official transcripts, and a list of three professional references (References are added within the application). Application screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting.

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.,

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to…