Academic and Life Skills; Patriot Pathways Coordinator

About the Department

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at George Mason University proudly supports more than 500 student‑athletes across 22 NCAA Division I programs. As a distinguished member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, our teams have earned 17 conference championships, captured NCAA titles in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, and achieved national recognition with a Men’s Basketball Final Four appearance. We also celebrate more than 30 individual national champions who exemplify excellence in competition.

We are a student‑centered, education‑driven department committed to providing transformational experiences for our student‑athletes and staff.

The Academic and Life Skills (Patriot Pathways) Coordinator supports the academic success, retention, and holistic development of student‑athletes by providing academic advising, monitoring progress toward degree completion, and collaborating with university faculty and staff. This role also leads and supports life skills programming through Patriot Pathways, fostering personal growth, career readiness, leadership development, and overall well‑being. The position ensures compliance with NCAA academic standards while promoting an environment that advances both academic achievement and comprehensive student‑athlete development.

• Serve as the primary academic advisor for assigned athletic teams.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate course registration, class scheduling, and degree planning for student‑athletes.
• Meet regularly with student‑athletes to review academic performance and develop individualized academic success strategies.
• Maintain accurate academic records and prepare progress reports for coaches and administrators.
• Refer student‑athletes to appropriate campus resources, including tutoring, counseling, and career services.
• Communicate consistently with coaching staff regarding academic concerns, progress, and milestones.
• Work closely with the Compliance Office to project and monitor NCAA academic eligibility for assigned student‑athletes.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and campus committees as needed.
• Meet with prospective student‑athletes for assigned sports upon request.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Student‑Athlete Development with planning and implementation of programming aligned with the Patriot Pathways Program holistic student‑athlete development model, which includes career readiness, personal development, leadership development, holistic wellness, and civic and community engagement.
• Assist in coordinating workshops, guest speakers, and events that promote personal growth and career readiness.
• Collaborate with campus departments (e.g., Career Services, Counseling Center) to connect student‑athletes with relevant resources.
• Provide administrative support for assigned teams, including course registration, textbook orders, tutor requests, and study hall monitoring.
• Collaborate with the department's Education Specialist to identify at‑risk and underprepared student‑athletes.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate academic support services, including tutoring and referrals to other University resources.
• Assist student‑athletes with time management and academic skill development, partnering with staff members and tutors to provide a holistic approach to academic support and engagement.
• Demonstrate understanding of best practices that promote academic integrity and adhere to all FERPA guidelines, NCAA and Atlantic 10 Conference rules, and George Mary University policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Associate Athletic Director for student‑athlete development.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, with experience (generally 2 to 4 years) in higher education, athletic administration, counseling, or related student support services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA eligibility standards and academic progress requirements.
• Experience monitoring academic progress and identifying at‑risk student‑athletes using…