Athletic Academic Coach

About the role

The Athletic Academic Coach is responsible for coordinating and delivering academic support services for student-athletes to promote academic achievement, NCAA eligibility, retention, and graduation. The position provides individualized academic coaching, monitors academic progress, and collaborates with campus and athletics stakeholders to support student-athlete success.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic coaching for student-athletes to develop organizational skills, time management, study strategies, exam preparation, academic planning, and life skills.
• Create and coordinate training and development schedules, including tutoring, technology resources, study hall, and other academic support services.
• Identify, develop, and implement learning initiatives and intervention strategies for at-risk student-athletes.
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, coaches, and campus partners regarding academic progress, deficiencies, team travel, and special academic needs.
• Assist with Student-Athlete Success program operations, including eligibility certification, recruiting visits, pre-enrollment activities, and academic center operations.
• Track NCAA, UAC, and institutional eligibility requirements by maintaining accurate academic records and monitoring student-athlete progress.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in advisory, administrative or educational capacity with college students or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Professional experience and knowledge of NCAA Division I eligibility requirements
• Experience in academic advising and life skills development
• Experience hiring and training staff
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office, Tutortrac, Timeclock, LSDBi

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong group presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, experience planning student events or activities.
• Ability to lead in a complex and constantly changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to give and interpret personality testing and academic testing (Pearson BASI or similar assessment tool).
• Knowledge/experience in student development, advising, learning and retention theories.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 am through 5:00 pm. Some nights and weekends may be necessary especially for responsibilities related to team travel and recruiting.

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits