Athletics Academics Coordinator
Job Summary
The Athletics Academic Coordinator position serves to support the academic and personal development of student-athletes as part of our Student-Athlete Enrichment program. This position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA, and will also work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enrichment, campus advisors, and the Teaching and Learning Center.
Job Duties
Teaching, coaching, advising, and/or counseling students on executive functioning skills and strategies.
Provides one-on-one academic coaching sessions and ensures ongoing support is available to all Bucknell University student-athletes.
In collaboration with the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR), provides specialized academic coaching for students registered with the OAR to provide specialized academic coaching for registered students.
Utilizes a strengths-based, appreciative, collaborative, and co-active coaching pedagogy to provide students with academic plans that support their student success.
Collaborates with campus partners and makes student referrals as necessary to the Teaching & Learning Center, Office of Accessibility Resources, Writing Center, Counseling & Student Development Center, Library & IT, deans, department chairs, faculty, student success coaches, etc.
Serves as the Teaching & Learning Center liaison on the Academic Advising Committee, and participates in a weekly Community of Practice with Student Success Coaches and academic Support Specialists in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Management, and Engineering.
Participates in ongoing professional development initiatives, as appropriate.
Communicates with students on an ongoing basis to offer support, answer questions, and manage concerns; offering positive accountability, referrals, letters of recommendation, scheduling requests, etc.
Communicates with the parents of students, as appropriate, to answer questions/concerns and make referrals as necessary.
Manages relevant software systems, in service of excellence and efficiency in academic coaching.
Affords data and prepares reports in all facets of academic support, assessing progress and making recommendations for improvement.
Captures and distributes travel letters.
Supports various student leadership development and academic support programming with the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enrichment.
Required
Master's degree in Education, Psychology, or related field
2 years of related experience
Preferred, but not required: 4 years experience teaching, coaching, advising, and/or counseling students on executive functioning skills and strategies
Physical Requirements
Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands
Job Exempt
Yes
Salary Range
$21.17 - $31.75
Benefits Eligible
Full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options; An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions); Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!); Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods. A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives; A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card
Inclusive Excellence
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-Verify
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