Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Academic Services for Student Athletes (ASA) provides a comprehensive range of academic advising, personal support, and eligibility oversight for student athletes at Appalachian. Graduate Assistants assist in our daily operations and support students through our study hall program and one-on-one academic support.

For the 2025-26 Academic Year, we will be hiring two (2), 20 Hour positions:

• One (1) ASA Graduate Assistant
• One (1) ASA Graduate Assistant/Football Academic Assistant

Responsibilities:
In this role, graduate assistants will:

• Facilitate student-athlete academic success
• Help students use course syllabi, AsULearn, and other resources to understand academic responsibilities
• Developing students' planning strategies through prioritization and organization (i.e., creating weekly to-do lists and study/homework plans)
• Communicate student concerns and/or struggles to academic advisors and learning specialists
• Monitor student academic progress through student grade checks
• Implement academic success plans developed by ASA staff
• Assist with compiling reports and other administrative duties
• Monitor weekday and event study halls

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a graduate program at Appalachian State
• Strong communication, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
• Attendance at Graduate Assistant Training (Date TBD, will take place between August 13-17)

Compensation
ASA Graduate Assistants are paid an hourly rate of $16.67 (equates to about $5000/semester)

To Apply
Please submit the application form (https://forms.gle/YJTNThpKVbJsRwP28) and email your resume to Webstertl@appstate.edu