CATS Academic Services Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Education / Teaching
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Title:
CATS Academic Services Assistant
Requisition Number: R-
Department Name:
Senior Associate Athletics Director, Academics
Work Location:
Joe Craft Center
Grade Level: 40
Salary Range: $15.30 - $24.50
Type of Position:
Temporary Position
Time Status:
Part time
Shift: Flex (United States of America)
Job Description:
Job Summary Responsible for monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes in UK Athletics through daily contact, communicating with professors, and checking class attendance. Additional duties include monitoring study hall, scheduling tutor appointments, and assisting with administrative projects assigned by academic counselors. The role requires efficient organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a dedicated approach to student-athlete success.
Essential Functions
- Track and evaluate the daily academic progress of assigned student-athletes through consistent, routine check-ins and contact.
- Monitor class attendance and verify academic standing across active course rosters.
- Liaise directly with professors and instructional staff to gather academic feedback and track performance trends.
- Supervise and monitor designated study hall environments to ensure a productive, focused, and professional atmosphere.
- Enforce study hall guidelines, track attendance, and report behavioral or compliance infractions to academic counselors.
- Coordinate and set tutor appointments for student-athletes based on specific curriculum requirements and academic needs.
- Assist academic counselors with special projects, reporting tasks, and resource preparation.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records of student progress metrics, schedules, and attendance logs.
- Provide general administrative assistance to the CATS Support Services team as needed.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, coaching staff, faculty, and UKAA personnel.
- Uphold institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations regarding student privacy (FERPA) and academic integrity.
Ability to work, 29 hours a week from August 3, 2026 through May 15, 2027 with various shifts days, evenings, and weekends.
Education Requirement
High School Diploma or equivalent;
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in education, student development, psychology, business administration or sports management, preferred.
Experience Requirement
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
N/A
Working Conditions
- A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2.
- B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
- C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
- D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
- E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
4. Regular (> 50% of the time) - F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
1. Never - G. Repetitive motion:
4. Regular (> 50% of the time) - H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
1. Never - I. Working in confined spaces:
1. Never - J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
- K. Job-related travel:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) - L. Loud noises:
1. Never - M. Temperature extremes:
1. Never - N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:
1. Never - O. Radiation:
1. Never - P. Burns:
1. Never - Q. Cuts/Punctures:
1. Never - R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
1. Never - S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
1. Never - T. Combative/violent people:
1. Never - U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
- V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
- Q. Cuts/Punctures:
2. Occasional (10% of the time) - R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) - S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
1. Never - T. Combative/violent people: 1. (
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