Graduate Assistantship- Academics

The Athletic Academics Graduate Assistant position at Oakland University supports the mission of the Athletic Academic Services team by providing academic support, monitoring, and outreach for Division I student-athletes. This position works in conjunction with Athletic Academic Advisors, tutors, sport coaches, administration, and campus partners to promote student-athlete academic success, retention, and NCAA compliance. The Graduate Assistant will have direct interaction with student-athletes and play an active role in study hall operations, academic monitoring, and support initiatives.

Academic Support & Student-Athlete Engagement

• Provide direct academic support to student-athletes, including study skills development, time-management strategies, academic planning conversations, and referral to appropriate campus resources
• Meet individually with at-risk student-athletes to discuss academic progress, concerns, and strategies for success
• Assist with orienting student athletes to campus including but not limited to assisting with book ordering and accessibility, learning university programs such as Moodle and navigating campus
• Develop and lead programs to educate transfer student-athletes on Oakland University’s academic processes

• Oversee daily operations of the Grizz Academic Study Center, including monitoring usage, enforcing study center policies, and promoting a positive and productive academic environment
• Collect weekly student-athlete attendance and disseminate reports to coaches
• Maintain a catalog system for used textbooks
• Ensure all academic support services are delivered in compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies

• Assist with mid-semester grade review, including communication with faculty, and follow-up with student-athletes as needed
• Assist with NCAA eligibility certification processes in December and April

• Assist Academic Advisors with student-athlete class registration during designated registration periods (March)
• Collaborate and participate in the execution of special events and initiatives, including the Black and Gold Faculty Honoree event and Academic Workshops
• Promote and connect student-athletes with beneficial campus resources such as tutoring centers, advising offices, counseling services, and accessibility services
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the goals of Athletic Academic Services
• Maintain documentation of distributed travel letters throughout the course of the year