Basic Responsibility
The primary responsibility of all persons assigned to these positions is to support the mission of Auburn University at Montgomery, the Athletic Department, and the Athletics Administration/Compliance Offices. You are required to assist and complete all assignments set forth by the Associate AD for Internal Ops or their designee(s). This position requires office hours, nights and weekends dependent on home competition and special event schedules.

General Responsibilities: 
The Athletics Administration GA position is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive experience within a NCAA Division II athletics department throughout their tenure, including compliance, game day management, event planning and execution, and more. Below are a list of essential functions and tasks performed by all Graduate Assistants:

• Represent the University, Athletic Department, and assigned department/sports program with integrity at all times
• Follow the personnel standards included in our departmental Policies & Procedures and expectations outlined in the Graduate Assistant offer letter
• Support the Associate AD of Internal Operations/SWA in the daily operations of NCAA and conference rules compliance
• Assist in the training and education of student-athletes, coaches and staff as it relates to compliance or other assigned tasks
• Assist with the recruiting compliance process and tracking documentation, including but not limited to eligibility information via the NCAA Eligibility Center, official and unofficial visits, and recruiting logs
• Edit and maintain compliance-related forms, documents and reports for NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements through SharePoint, ARMS/Teamworks and email
• Assist in review and audit of data for graduation rates, academic progress census data, compliance assistant updates, ARMS roster updates, and cohort master list
• Provide support on game day to execute duties to be compliant with expectations for a well-managed event that also adheres to NCAA rules, including ticket sales, concessions management, live streaming, video replay, scoreboard, and other necessary game day roles
• Oversee and manage AUM Athletics Game Day Concessions operations
• Serve as a game day lead for team sport home events and game day administrator for home tennis matches
• Assist with any game day operations tasks including set-up and breakdown of the facilities for competitions and other events
• Assist in keeping facilities clean and properly maintained
• Assist in hiring, training and scheduling of student workers for all athletic department hosted events
• Submit all required compliance and university-required documentation following set deadlines
• Participate in all community outreach projects and team functions
• Annually complete the NCAA DII Coaches Certification
• Maintain valid CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Have a valid driver’s license, pass an MVR, and complete university required driving-related trainings
• Attend monthly department and compliance ed meetings and weekly administration-related meetings
• Participate in department and university hosted or supported professional development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned, including additional opportunities based on individual preference (i.e., grounds support, student-athlete development, business operations, etc.) 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Acceptance into a master’s degree at AUM
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Continuation in the role for a second year is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining valid CPR/AED, First Aid and NCAA DII Coaches certifications as well as meeting position expectations
• Must apply and gain admission to an Auburn University at Montgomery graduate-level program and pass background check and MVR to be eligible for position

Compensation:

• Tuition and fees for up to 18 in-state graduate credits per academic year (does not include additional fees)
• GA Verification support for out-of-state graduate students covering the difference of in-state vs. out-of-state tuition and fees
• Student worker wages for gameday hours worked beyond 20 hours per week required in GA role 

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to athletics@aum.edu
• Materials will be reviewed on an on-going basis, with priority review beginning late April
• All questions regarding this position should be directed to athletics@aum.edu rather than specific staff persons

About Auburn University at Montgomery

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

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