Athletic Academic Coach

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $52,200 to $52,200. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $52,200 to $52,200. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• References (minimum of three)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Excellent organizational and problems 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.

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

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours

Position is benefit eligible:
Yes

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It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

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