Academics & Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Associate

OVERVIEW

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking an Academics & Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) Associate. This position will have a variety of responsibilities including monitoring academic progress, aiding in the construction and approval of student-athlete schedules, helping to conduct weekly meetings with at-risk student-athletes and monitoring study hall on a weekly basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Monitor and track student-athlete progress towards degree for sports as assigned

·      Meet with at-risk student-athletes on a weekly basis to discuss grades and class progress

·      Assist student-athletes with various study strategies to improve academic performance

·      Aid in reviewing class selections for assigned student-athletes

·      Monitor study hall on a weekly basis as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·      Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·      Master’s degree

·      Experience with NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to academic eligibility

·      Experience working with at-risk students in an academic setting

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·      Possess excellent written and communication skills.

·      Possess excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)

·      Maintain an appropriate degree of professionalism and confidentiality

·      Exhibit problem-solving and critical thinking skills

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to Michael Gibbs, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations at magibbs@ualr.edu