Academic Coordinator

About the role

The Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA) at North Carolina State University supports the recruitment, retention and graduation of NC State student athletes by providing a comprehensive support system that affords student athletes equitable opportunity to pursue academic, personal, and professional development while strongly adhering to the principles of integrity, excellence, and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing programs, services, and activities for supporting and monitoring academic progress toward degree for students in assigned sports
• Facilitating and arranging academic support services
• Aiding in the recruiting process of student athletes
• Communicating academic information and concerns to coaches/athletic administrators
• Collaborating with other staff members both inside and outside of ASPSA to support students
• Serving on or leading unit committees
• Teaching an introductory to the university course
• Academic Advising & Student Support
• Overseeing structured academic support plans for assigned teams
• Serving as primary academic advisor for Exploratory Studies student-athletes on assigned teams
• Monitoring academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes on assigned teams
• Meting weekly with freshmen and at-risk student-athletes
• Instruction & Student Development
• Teaching seminar courses for first-year student-athletes
• Compliance & Eligibility
• Interpreting and implementing NCAA, NC State, and ASPSA policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with academic eligibility requirements
• Communication & Collaboration
• Communicating academic information and concerns to coaches and athletic administrators through meetings, email, and written reports
• Meting virtually or in person with prospective student-athletes during the recruiting process
• Service & Professional Development
• Actively participating in ASPSA committee work
• Attending campus professional development opportunities

Other responsibilities

• Evening & Weekend Responsibilities
• Participate in required evening and weekend work to support student-athletes, recruiting, academic programming, and department initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s Degree required, 2-4 years of experience advising student-athletes at the university level
• Other Required Qualifications: Experience working with a culturally varied population, Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, Strong written communication skills, Ability to work independently and as a part of a high-functioning team
• Preferred Qualifications: 2-4 years of experience advising student-athletes at the university level with a demonstrated ability to interact with students on a variety of issues.
• Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A
• Valid NC Driver's License required: No
• Commercial Driver's License required: No