Athletics Compliance Graduate Assistant

Position Information

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Responsibilities

• 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
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
• Successful completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a NCAA compliance office
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I bylaws
• Experience with job-related software such as NCAA applications, JumpForward, video editing software, Microsoft Office/Google Apps suite

Background Check?

Yes

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity: 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.

Physical Requirements: 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 work.

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 have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,), or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).