Academic Coordinator, Football

About the role

Duke University seeks applicants for the role of Athletic Academic Coordinator. Qualified applicants will commit to the holistic delivery of academic services, provide monitoring and academic support for a case load of student-athletes, and assist in the academic coaching of student-athletes. The athletic academic coordinator will work with a select number of football student athletes and one other athletic team.

Essential Functions

• Utilize research-based learning strategies to identify and implement appropriate academic interventions to improve student outcomes with reading, writing, time management, and study skills.
• Counsel students on matriculation/graduation requirements, registration, and institutional policies.
• Participate in recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules concerning continuation and eligibility requirements.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes; assess student athlete academic performance and its impact on NCAA/institutional progress toward degree and eligibility.
• Meet with first year and at-risk student-athletes weekly to aid in transition to Duke.
• Refer student-athletes to campus and athletics department resources when appropriate (Ex: Tutoring, Writing Studio, Academic Resource Center, etc).
• Will serve as academic coordinator for one additional assigned sport.
• Work with academic advisors and deans to support student-athletes in their Duke experience.
• Communicate regularly with coaches and other support staff of assigned sport.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• The ability to anticipate issues, properly assess pertinent data, and develop/implement practical solutions to complex issues.
• A high degree of self-motivation, work ethic, organization, attention to detail, and productivity, with an ability to manage time, set and meet deadlines, and independently follow through on duties as assigned.
• Project genuineness and warmth as a service-oriented communicator.
• Anticipate student needs and act to address them.
• The ability to communicate and work collaboratively within the football academic support team and within the student athlete support unit is essential to success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, education, student development, athletic administration, or related field.
• Experience as an academic advisor, learning specialist, instructor or counselor.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches, and university partners.
• To meet the needs of a unique, diverse group of students, successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires a Master's degree in counseling, education, student development, athletic administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Work requires 2 years experience in academic advising, teaching, or counseling at the university level is preferred and demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches, and university administrators, or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.