Academic Support Specialist, UNLV Academic Success, Student Athlete Academic Services R0152100

Academic Support Specialist

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Academic Support Specialist, UNLV Academic Success, Student Athlete Academic Services [R0152100].

Housed in Student Success, this Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) position exists to provide coordination of assigned student-athlete academic support programming to over 500 student-athletes which supports a high-impact, Top Tier goal for UNLV. The programming managed by this position will support student-athletes in their efforts to achieve their academic, athletic and personal goals while negotiating the myriad of institutional, Mountain West Conference (MWC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations concerning eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition.

It will also assist in our efforts for retention, progression, and completion (RPC) by assisting with increased academic support, which can lead to higher "eligibility" Academic Progress Rate scores and graduation.

This position is primarily responsible for assisting and/or coordinating and further developing academic support programs for SAAS, including but not limited to:
Textbook Scholarship Loan Program, Academic Awards/Honors Management, Event Planning/Special Events, Academic Equipment/Supplies Loan Program, Study Center Management, and SAAS Tutoring Program. Further, this position will assist SAAS leadership with research/implementation/evaluation of learning strategies for student-athletes, academic data gathering and analysis, rules education and outreach presentations, faculty/staff appreciation, recruit presentations, development and grant projects, website and tech management, and the SAAS learning specialist program.

As the academic support specialist, this position may include the hiring and supervision of student workers. Supervisory tasks include but are not limited to: student staff recruiting, hiring, training, managing, monitoring and time keeping.

As assigned by the supervisor, this position will serve as an athletic academic eligibility specialist to an assigned student-athlete population. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: academic certification of students, emphasize the design and implementation of specific, individualized plans for the development of academic skills, including (but not limited to) reading and writing competencies, time management, enhanced study habits, and application of learning strategies, assistance with course selection, declaration of degree programs and necessary eligibility requirements;

and provide guidance and monitoring of the use of academic support resources for the assigned student-athletes. This is an in-person, on-site position. This position is responsible for utilizing technology in day-to-day student support services. Evening and weekend work is sometimes required as well as occasional travel with the team. Other duties will be assigned by the supervisor.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position;

and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and no years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. Additional requirements include some experience within college student support services or a comparable professional field (does not have to be full-time experience).

This position prefers a Master's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience. Preferred experience includes documented working knowledge of and the ability to understand and provide interpretation of NCAA, MWC, and institutional regulations…