Academic Coordinator for SAASS

Job Description Summary

This position works with the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services team to provide academic support to assigned teams. Assists coaches, athletic administrators, university administrators and faculty with any concerns related to the academic needs and overall development of the student-athletes at Miami University. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Essential Duties

• Provide detailed weekly and end-of-semester reports to SAASS staff, head coaches, and sport administrators on student-athlete academic performance and eligibility status
• Provide one-on-one academic support/learning interventions
• Work with senior ILS to identify at-risk student-athletes
• Help train and support part-time individualized learning specialist when needed
• Educate student-athletes on the registration process, financial aid, NCAA academic progress, study skills, time management, test taking and other skills that support the success of students
• Assist the sport programs in talking with prospective student-athletes, parents, and/or guardians about the academic services provided at Miami University at recruiting visits and scheduled recruiting functions
• Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date continuing eligibility spreadsheets for all assigned student-athletes
• Represent the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services on University Committees, and communicate NCAA and MAC rules and regulations on satisfactory progress and eligibility with college academic advisors and support staff
• Address concerns of faculty members regarding student-athlete performance
• Instruct summer bridge workshops as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people