The Academic Coordinator position will provide academic support and services to student-athletes on an assigned caseload. This position will advise student-athletes and monitor academic progress and NCAA athletic eligibility of assigned student-athletes. This work involves effective communication, collaboration, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. It is imperative this position identifies and understands student-athlete’s academic needs and can build and maintain effective relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and faculty while adhering to all institutional, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Academic Coordinator:
Serve as the primary contact and athletic Academic Coordinator for assigned sports programs. Responsible for overseeing the implementation of academic plans while monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes in assigned sports programs.
Serve as the primary academic advisor for undeclared student-athletes under the direction of University College through major declaration; serve as a secondary academic advisor for assigned student-athletes upon major declaration and through graduation.
Calculate NCAA continuing eligibility numbers for an assigned caseload of student-athletes, including evaluations of prospective transfer student-athletes.
In collaboration with the coaching staff, conduct weekly focus meetings with designated student-athletes from the caseload of sports teams.
Communicate regularly with coaches, faculty, and administration on student-athletes academic progress.
Provide detailed reports to appropriate personnel on individual student-athlete needs and concerns in a timely manner.
Conduct new student orientation by presenting material to incoming student-athletes and non-athletes regarding course selections and general University advisement.
Conduct academic information sessions for prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits to campus for assigned sports programs.
Act as a resource for regular accessibility for Athletic Department stakeholders.
Assist in the general oversight of study hall and tutorial services.
Provide a student-centered approach to learning.
Maintain accurate record-keeping and protect confidential materials.
Assist with SASS tutoring operations, study hall monitor supervision, and special events.
Other duties as assigned.
Additionally, this position will occasionally be required to work nights and weekends.