Senior Academic Coordinator Student-Athlete Support Services

Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services.

Duties include, but are not limited to: academic counseling, academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors, assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree, serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes. This position maintains close liaison with U of I athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS.

Required Experience:

One year of experience providing academic advising, academic support, student success services, or related educational support services at the post-secondary level. Experience using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail. Experience using business software used for word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, and email management. Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or other stakeholders in an educational setting. Experience maintaining confidential student information and records.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Other:
Ability to travel infrequently within the state and region. Ability to work non-standard hours including select evenings and weekends. Must be eligible for N4A membership.

Additional Preferred:
Master's degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Athletic Administration, or another related area. Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level. One year working with NCAA bylaws and tracking Progress Towards Degree for student-athletes. Experience developing and presenting academic success programming, workshops, or interventions for students. Knowledge/Skills/Ability to: demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines. Current N4A membership. Ability to work successfully with individuals and groups, including student-athletes, faculty, coaching staffs, and administrators. Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and graduation initiatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

None.

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Employee Category:
Exempt.

Pay Range: $49,816 annually or higher depending on education and experience.

Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year.

FTE: 1.

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time.

Funding: A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy - No.

Posting Date: 09/28/2026.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by 10/12/26 will receive first review consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement:
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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