Program Support Assistant - Academics (Athletics) - 528759
The University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Quick overview
The Program Support Assistant supports academic units within Athletic Student Services, such as Advising, Tutorial Support, or Learning Support, under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Academics. Duties may involve monitoring study hall, tracking attendance, supporting tutoring services, and assisting with student-athlete enhancement programs.
Requirements summary
Applicants must currently be a University of Alabama student committed to working 20 hours per week for two semesters starting in August 2026. Required qualifications include strong organizational and communication skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Job description
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Based on qualifications
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Department/Organization: 600102 – Academics (Athletics)
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Normal Work Schedule: Varies; some evenings & weekends
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Job Summary
- The Program Support Assistant works under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Academics and designated full-time staff member. The assistant supports one of the following units within
- Athletic
- Student
- Services: Advising, Tutorial Support or Learning Support.
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Additional Department Summary
May monitor and support study hall, track class attendance, support tutoring, learning services, or student-athlete enhancement through career and leadership development. Additional duties include special projects assigned requiring data collection and reporting.
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Required
Minimum Qualifications
Current University of Alabama student. Ability to commit to 20 hours each week. Ability to commit to two semesters of service beginning August 2026.
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Skills and Knowledge
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High attention level for detail. Computer software applications skills to develop written reports. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Ability to work variable schedules, including evenings and weekends.
- Knowledge and efficiency in
- Microsoft
- Office
- Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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Enrollment Requirements
Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.
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Background Investigation Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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