Academic Coordinator

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.