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Monday, May 12, 2014

Graduate Student Position Available within Athletics: Admissions and Initial Eligibility



Graduate Student Position Available within Athletics:
 Admissions and Initial Eligibility

The USC Athletic Department is seeking a graduate student (first year preferred) to assist with the admissions and NCAA initial eligibility processes of our incoming student athletes.  In addition, the position would also entail assisting the department’s Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women’s Administrator (SWA) with various administrative tasks.  We are seeking a graduate student for immediate hire who would be available to work up to 20 hours a week at a pay rate of $12 an hour.  
Responsibilities for the position include:
·         Working closely with coaching staff in advisement of incoming student athletes;
·         Evaluating prospective student athletes to ensure that they will meet NCAA eligibility requirements;
·         Assisting SWA with various tasks including Title IX compliance and event planning;
·         Fielding questions from coaches, HS counselors and prospective student athletes regarding admission and eligibility; 
·         Maintaining NCAA and USC admission databases.
Requirements for the position include:
·         Excellent verbal and written communication abilities;
·         An understanding and appreciation of collegiate athletics;
·         Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Preferred qualifications include:
·         Knowledge of NCAA legislation;
·         Experience with the admissions process.
If interested, please email a resume and a short statement of interest to:
            Alex Garfio
            Director of Admissions and Initial Eligibility
            USC Athletics
            garfio@usc.edu