"Coordinator of Student Athlete Success/Engagement"

Job Description

This is a 11-month position. August 1- June 30.

The coordinator will assist in all aspects of academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports including tutorial support, study table, academic monitoring, academic reporting, keeping coaches informed of academic progress, APR, eligibility concerns, academic advising, and orientations. Maintain knowledge of all NCAA rules and regulations related to academic support and eligibility. Athletic teams are assigned to the coordinator based on department need, at-risk nature of the student-athletes, academic support requirements while traveling, and profile of incoming freshmen classes. The coordinator will also work collaboratively to organize engagement programming for student-athletes and guide them to engagement opportunities outside the classroom and field of play.

Education and Experience

• Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of university academic policies and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to manage, evaluate and directive activities of various employees at varying levels.
• Must possess ability work extended hours, meet project deadlines and work under time constraint pressures.
• Excellent management and organizations skill and knowledge of computer software.
• Strong familiarity with, understanding of, and practical experience with major issues concerning student-athlete welfare and conduct, academic enhancement and performance, and the role of and relationship between intercollegiate athletics and higher education.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to successfully interact with diverse individuals from both University and community related constituencies for maximizing University and departmental goals, objectives, relationships and representation.
• Established history of quality relationships with staff, coaches, student-athletes, parents, donors, and University faculty and staff preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency administering academic support and life skills programming to prepare student-athletes for life after post-secondary education is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to manage, evaluate and directive activities of various employees at varying levels.
• Must possess ability work extended hours, meet project deadlines and work under time constraint pressures.
• Excellent management and organizations skill and knowledge of computer software.
• Strong familiarity with, understanding of, and practical experience with major issues concerning student-athlete welfare and conduct, academic enhancement and performance, and the role of and relationship between intercollegiate athletics and higher education.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to successfully interact with diverse individuals from both University and community related constituencies for maximizing University and departmental goals, objectives, relationships and representation.
• Established history of quality relationships with staff, coaches, student-athletes, parents, donors, and University faculty and staff preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency administering academic support and life skills programming to prepare student-athletes for life after post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of academic support services for student-athletes in assigned sports including tutorial support, study table, academic monitoring, academic reporting, keeping coaches informed of academic progress, APR, eligibility concerns, academic advising, and orientations.
• Maintain knowledge of all NCAA rules and regulations related to academic support and eligibility.
• Assist with the coordination of athletics department and university orientation participation for new student-athletes.
• Assist Office of Athletic Compliance with NCAA rules assessments as they pertain to academic requirements for initial, continuing and transfer eligibility.
• Assist with NCAA required reporting for academic progress and graduate rate calculations.
• Assist in coordinating book distribution and collection process.
• Assist in nominating student-athletes for appropriate academic awards and scholarships.
• Perform other department wide student-athlete support services as assigned by the Director.
• Maintain thorough understanding of NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations, University majors and requirements. Assist with the Life Skills Program.
• Prepare academic reports for coaches and administrators of assigned sports, including academic progress, individual grade information, class attendance, University Rules and Regulations, and NCAA eligibility.
• Inform the Assistant Provost of any academic integrity issues, eligibility issues, and Academic Progress Rate issues.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families during official and unofficial visits to campus to discuss the goals, vision, philosophy and expectations of the academic support program and the athletics department.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.