Athletics Academic Coordinator

Position Title:

Athletics Academic Coordinator

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing dedicated academic support and/or counseling to students at the collegiate level.

Experience working within a NCAA Athletics Academic or Compliance unit with working knowledge of academic eligibility rules.

Experience coordinating at-risk academic programs to collegiate level students and working regularly with students of varying levels of proficiency.

Job Description:

The ISU Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Athletics Academic Coordinator (academic advisor II) to provide professional academic coordination and advising services to student-athletes in assigned Olympic sports. This position monitors student progress and academic eligibility, and provides referrals to resources for wellbeing and support, such as tutoring, testing, counseling, or financial aid.

Example of Duties

• Provide counseling (academic and personal skill development) and academic coordination to student-athletes;

• Assist students concerning degree planning, academic support services, course selection, athletic eligibility requirements, graduation requirements, degree certification, degree auditing, etc.;

• Monitor and evaluate academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes through graduation and proactively update coach and academic leaders of potential issues;

• Assess, identify and monitor academically at-risk students and assist with setting up testing, tutoring and other support resources;

• Analyze data and prepare regular progress reports;

• Develop materials and present to prospects during recruiting visits;

• Advise students and coaches on academic policies and procedures;

• Perform duties ethically and in compliance with NCAA, Big 12 Conference and institutional policies and standards for athletics and university eligibility;

• Help supervise students and hourly support staff.

This position requires solid analytical, organizational, teaching, written and verbal communication, motivational and interpersonal skills along with high academic integrity. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body in an effort to maximize university and departmental goals and objectives.

This position is 100% on-sight and requires the ability to occasionally meet with students outside regular office hours that can include some evening or weekend meetings.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level Guidelines

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals

• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems

• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests

• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff

• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Resume

2. Contact information for 3 professional work references

3. Cover Letter (optional)

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:

June 27, 2024

Posting Close Date:

July 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14988