Departmental Assistant – Academic Success Assistant (Post Grad Internship)

The Academic Success Assistant will be supervised by an Academic Success staff member with the primary responsibility of meeting with an assigned caseload of student-athletes to develop and improve academic skills and contribute to the development and maintenance of objective-based study hall plans.

Essential Functions

Assist student-athletes in setting and tracking manageable weekly objectives.

Monitor and document weekly progress of his/her assigned caseload.
Collaborate with other Academic Success staff in strategy and management of student-athlete academic support and objective-based study hall plans.

Complete end of term assessments regarding academic progress of students in objective-based study hall.

Create and facilitate tutoring and Student Learning Assistant workshops.

Contribute to other services such as Tutoring, Learning Enhancement Program, and Student-Athlete Development based on individual interest and unit needs.

Adhere to NCAA, University, and educational regulations.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree prior to the start date of appointment.

Ability to work 15-30 hours per week and willing to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.

Understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in all facets of Microsoft Office.

Previous work with academically at-risk populations.

Interest in working in the fields of athletic academic support, higher education, and/or collegiate athletics.

Previous experience within the field of education (i.e. academic advising, tutoring, teaching) and/or collegiate athletics.

Experience in collegiate athletics academic support, higher education, teaching, or a related field.

Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Sunday - Friday. 20 hours per week. Day & Evening shifts.

Salary Information

Hourly Rate: $18

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.