Academic and Life Skills; Patriot Pathways Coordinator

Academic and Life Skills Coordinator

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.

Responsibilities include serving as the primary academic advisor for assigned athletic teams, monitoring academic progress and eligibility in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, coordinating course registration, class scheduling, and degree planning for student-athletes, and meeting regularly with student-athletes to review academic performance and develop individualized academic success strategies.

Required qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field, with experience in higher education, athletic administration, counseling, or related student support services, demonstrated knowledge of NCAA eligibility standards and academic progress requirements, and strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to proactively address academic challenges and support student success.