Available Positions
Graduate Assistant for NCAA Compliance
Sacred Heart University, A NCAA Division 1 institution and member of the Northeast Conference (NEC), is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of compliance graduate assistant (GA), to work during the 2023-2024 academic year. The GA will assist with day-to-day operations of the Office of Athletic Compliance.
- Part-time
- 20 hours/week
- 10 months
- Compensation:
- $10,000 tuition waiver
- $2,600 stipend
Dates
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Sacred Heart University, a NCAA Division I member of the Northeast Conference in Fairfield, CT. is accepting applications for the position of compliance graduate assistant. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. This position will assist with day-to-day operations of the Office of Athletics Compliance.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the compliance office.
- Creating, coordination, and review of all official visit documentation.
- Auditing recruiting and monthly practice/playing logs.
- Processing all roster additions/deletes in a timely manner and accurately updating all necessary sources.
- Help in creation of new NLI’s and aid agreements for 2023-2024 newcomers.
- Assist with processing of incoming/outgoing transfer requests and tracers.
- Assist with initial eligibility.
- Review complimentary ticket requests for Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Men’s Ice Hockey.
- Develop an understanding of NCAA D1 legislation, Northeast Conference, and other sport specific conferences.
- Research NCAA information regarding interpretations and file documents accordingly.
- Compliance software maintenance (student-athlete forms, coaching activities, coding).
Knowledge & Skills Needed
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Admission and matriculation into a Sacred Heart University graduate program. Enrolled in a one- or two-year graduate program.
- Possess strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to take initiative, complete time-sensitive tasks, maintain confidential information and multi-task.
- Ability to listen well and work effectively with diverse groups.
- Strong interest in working directly with student-athletes in a student services capacity.
- Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms.
- Excellent presentation skills for speaking to small or large groups.
- Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- High ethical standards, attention to detail to detail, integrity, and a willingness to exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA, NEC and Sacred Heart University rules and regulations.
Unusual Working Conditions
Occasional evening and/or weekend hours will be required.
Apply
For more information, or to apply, contact Charlie Tortorici at tortoricic@sacredheart.edu.
Student-Athlete Engagement Specialist - Academic Services & Student Development
To enhance the academic, career, health-wellness and personal development of the universities NCAA Division 1 Student-Athletes.
- Part-Time (20 hours/week for 10 months)
- Compensation:
- $10,000 tuition waiver
- $2,600 stipend
Dates
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Sacred Heart University, a NCAA Division I member of the Northeast Conference in Fairfield, CT. is accepting applications for the position of Student-Athlete Engagement Specialist-Academic Services & Student-Athlete Development-Graduate Assistant. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics-Academic Services & Student Development. This position will assist student-athletes in pursuit of their educational, career health & wellness goals by developing and assisting with plans to increase retention and graduation rates.
- Organize and assist with student-athlete study halls by coordinating, and recording hours.
- Plan and coordinate academic support by scheduling academic enrichment specialists as needed to maximize their use and university academic support resources.
- Assisting with student-athlete advisory committee, community service initiatives, administrative, operational support and internal/external multimedia communications of support services programming.
- Acting as primary liaison for teams as assigned. Schedule and conduct academic support meetings, progress reports and monitor academic performance during the semester.
- Life Skills Program: Responsible for creating, planning, and presenting workshops during each semester. Communicate with Jandrisevits Learning Center, Library Services-Writing/Online resources, Career Services, and other on-campus offices in order to facilitate guest speakers, joint workshops initiatives, etc.
Knowledge & Skills Needed
- Enrolled as a graduate student at Sacred Heart University in the first year of a graduate program.
- Strong interpersonal communications skills with ability to listen well and work effectively with diverse groups.
- High energy and a strong interest in working directly with student-athletes in a student services capacity.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills for speaking to small or large groups.
- Highly organized with demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, Social Media, and experience in Excel preferred.
- Willingness to be flexible with scheduling and possess a strong work ethic.
Unusual Working Conditions
Occasional evening and/or weekend hours will be required.
Unavailable Positions
Athletics Operations
Assists with day-to-day operations, game administration, equipment management and special projects for varsity athletics.
- Full-Time (35 hours per week)
- Compensation: $15K waiver, $11,280 stipend
Dates
August 1, 2024-May 31, 2025 (One-year contract with possibility of extending to two years)
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform set up, maintenance and cleanup activities for game day.
- Assist with game day administration for athletic contests as assigned. Plan, organize and coordinate several components of events such as spectator transportation, hospitality tailgates and stadium clean up. Assist with event staff.
- Serve as game day administrator for varsity sports. Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the mitigation of problems and situations that may arise during events including media access, concession operations, parking and security. Supervise security, parking and event personnel.
- Work with equipment, material, supplies and services for use in facilities (e.g., padding, goals, netting, etc. and game day. Staff equipment room and coordinate with equipment room staff on home and away game needs.
- In conjunction with Associate AD, manage transportation logistics and paperwork for all varsity teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills Needed
- Preferred to have an athletic background or understanding
- Experience in a college athletic department is a plus
- Must be well organized to be successful in the position
- A valid driver's license is required
Unusual Working Conditions
Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, noise, and atmospheric conditions, frequent exposure to dust, dirt, weather elements and mechanical and electrical conditions.Days, evenings and weekends required. Possible flexible hours, as needed.
Graduate Assistant forEquestrian Team
Assist coaching staff with the day to day operation of running an NCAA Division Iprogram.
- Part-time
- 20 hours/week
- Compensation:
- Tuition waiver
- Stipend
Dates
August 15, 2022 - May 15, 2023
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Coaching/teaching both private and group practices
- Horse care & preparation
- Riding & schooling horses
- Course design and set-up
- Travel to competitions as needed
- Assist with administrative duties as needed
- Assist with home competition management
- Assist with transportation in university owned vehicle as needed
Knowledge & Skills Needed
- Acceptance into a Sacred Heart University graduate program.
- Candidate must pass a driving record background check.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work with undergraduate students in a confidential, professional and
courteous manner - Highly detail-oriented and capable of completing tasks without supervision.
- Experience competing in jumping seat equitation in IHSA or NCEA competitions
- Candidate must be comfortable riding a variety of horses at 3’
Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant
To assistwith the year-round development and implementation of Strength and Conditioning for assigned varsity sports as well as assist in all areas of the Strength and Conditioning Department.
- Full-time (35 hours/week)
- Compensation:
- $15,000 tuition waiver
- $10,000 stipend
- $1,000 meal plan
- Academic Program Required: Master of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition
Dates
Two-year position beginningAugust 1, 2019
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Assistin areas of coaching Strength and Conditioning with all 32 varsity sports
- Daily cleaning of all equipment in Pitt Center weight room
- Assist with scheduling usage of teams and clubs in the Pitt Center weight room
- Tracking and data entry for all 32 varsity sports
- Program development for assigned areas by the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Knowledge & Skills Needed
- Bachelor degree in Exercise Science or related field
- Experience in a college Strength and Conditioning setting
- CSCS through the NSCA or SCCC through CSCCa
- CPR/AED certified
Equipment RoomGraduate Assistant
- Full-time (35 hours/week)
- Two-year position
- Compensation Package:
- $15,000 tuition waiver
- $12,300 stipend
Dates
July 20, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily operations of all four equipment rooms
- Oversee the budget and ordering process for all assigned sports
- Ensure that the practice and game day needs of all assigned sports are taken care of
- Assist with the daily operation of football including traveling with the football team
- Assist with the supervision of student managers
- Adhere to all department, University, NCAA and conference policies and procedures
Knowledge & Skills Needed
- Bachelor's Degree
