Athletic Academic Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Athletic Academic Coordinator for the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center will serve multiple sports and its student-athletes. The position is responsible for providing academic support, monitoring eligibility and academic progress. This person shall directly report to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate degree plans, monitor NCAA Progress Toward Degree requirements (6, 18, 24 and percentage), participate in the certification process for assigned student-athletes, evaluate high school and junior college transcripts, and assist with administrative responsibilities 

• Produce reports to be shared with coaches and other athletic administration such as grades, study hall sessions, tutoring, etc.

• Assist coaches in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits

• Maintains compliance with university, conference and NCAA rules to ensure academic and administrative integrity

• Relate effectively with adult student learners, coaches, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

• Identify at-risk students and make necessary referrals

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Working knowledge/experience with NCAA Division I academic eligibility policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Bachelor’s degree.

• A strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes; strong work ethic, excellent communication skills (i.e. presentations, written and oral), and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements.

• Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

• Working knowledge or ability to learn Banner, DegreeWorks, Teamworks and all Microsoft Office Applications.
  
  Preferred Qualification:
  An earned Master’s degree, preferably with a major in Student Affairs, Counseling, Sport Management or other related field and at least one year of experience in a student-athlete support services and/or an NCAA athletic department.preferably with a major in Student Affairs, Counseling, Sport Management or other related field and at least one year of experience in a student-athlete support services and/or an NCAA athletic department.