Basic Function:
The Athletic Academic Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing academic support programs that enhance the academic performance and graduation rates to a specific segment of student-athletes. The Athletic Academic Coordinator will work closely with coaches and support staff to ensure student-athletes receive the necessary academic guidance to succeed in their academic pursuits.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with student-athletes regarding academic performance, class/major selection, developing a graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking and other skills necessary for academic success.
- Develop strong and professional working relationships with student-athletes to encourage the value of education and the development of self-reliance, self-confidence, empowerment, and intrinsic motivation.
- Maintain accurate and current student files for assigned athletes.
- Manage all working relationships including open and consistent contact with student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and faculty.
- Identify students with diverse learning styles and meet with them to develop an effective academic success plan.
- Assist with recruiting and new student-athlete summer orientation activities.
- Serve as the tutor coordinator, including processing hiring paperwork for tutors and overseeing tutor payroll.
- Represent athletic department on select campus committees.
- Complete other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant AD
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and ability to mentor these skills.
- Ability to work weekends and evening hours on occasion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelor’s degree
Experience: At least two years of experience in sports administration, academic advising or related student services field (preferably at the Division I BCS level)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Further consideration will be given to those applicants who possess:
- A Master’s Degree
- Effective time management and communication skills
- A working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Experience working with students with diverse learning styles
- Experience with student information systems
- Ability to demonstrate sound decision making and problem skills
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, resume, and contact information for three work-related references.
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HIRING STATEMENT:
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