Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 8, 2024
Summary
The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator counsels and guides VCU's student-athletes to education success. The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator works with student-athletes to get them prepared for a career after college.
Typical Duties
- Coordinate academic advising for at least two Division l varsity teams;
- Work with the Compliance office and Records & Registration to monitor and ensure the eligibility of the student-athletes;
- Monitor academic progress of the student-athletes and update coaches;
- Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course stay at VCU as required by the NCAA;
- Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning utilizing major maps and other resources;
- Work with student-athletes on strategies to enhance their overall success;
- Teach at least one section per year of UNIV 1xx or 2xx courses;
- Identify at risk student-athletes and make appropriate referrals;
- Meet with prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches;
- Some work assignments and/or event participation will require weekend and/or evening hours; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- An advanced degree, or education and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree, is required;
- Experience working with student-athletes at a large, diverse, urban, NCAA Division l university;
- Must have thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
- Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes towards academic achievement;
- Experience in academic advising in a culturally diverse university environment with student-athletes of varying academic levels;
- Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed; and
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a member at VCU.
- A Master's degree in social work, counseling, higher education administration, sport leadership, humanities or related area;
- Multilingual skills are desirable;
- Personal student-athlete collegiate experience;
- Experience working in a university student-athlete support services or other related support activity; and
- Experience teaching and/or leading workshops.
Light lifting; pushing/pulling; standing; sitting; repetitive motion; walking; reaching; bending.
Fast pace; multiple stimuli; intense customer interaction; frequent change.
Memory; reasoning; hearing; reading; analyzing; logic; verbal communication; written communication.
Salary Range: $53,820
Position Details:
Department: Athletics
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Grace Blevins
Contact Email: gablevins@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
