Academic Coordinator for SAASS

Job Title Academic Coordinator for SAASSDepartment

Athletics Academic Services Worker Type Regular Pay  Type Salary Position  Salary Minimum $40,000

Position Salary Maximum $48,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Benefit Eligible Yes Screening  Date

Job Description Summary This position works with the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services team to provide academic support to assigned teams. Assists coaches, athletic administrators, university administrators and faculty with any concerns related to the academic needs and overall development of the student- athletes at Miami University. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Job Description Essential Duties:

Provide detailed weekly and end-of-semester reports to SAASS staff, head coaches, and sport administrators on student-athlete academic performance and eligibility status:

Provide one-on-one academic support/learning interventions

Work with senior ILS to identify at-risk student-athletes

Help train and support part-time individualized learning specialist when needed

Educate student-athletes on the registration process, financial aid, NCAA academic progress, study skills, time management, test taking and other skills that support the success of students

Assist the sport programs in talking with prospective student-athletes, parents, and/or guardians about the academic services provided at Miami University at recruiting visits and scheduled recruiting functions

Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date continuing eligibility spreadsheets for all assigned student-athletes

Represent the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services on University Committees, and communicate NCAA and MAC rules and regulations on satisfactory progress and eligibility with college academic advisors and support staff

Address concerns of faculty members regarding student-athlete performance

Instruct summer bridge workshops as needed

Other duties as assigned. (This list of essential duties, tasks and responsibilities is not all-inclusive; individual will perform other related duties as assigned.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner

Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts

Problem-solving skills and creativity

Ability and willingness to perform occasional overnight travel (including team travel)
Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Leadership and managerial skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Academic advising experience

Master’s Degree Experience working with Native BANNER/BANNER WEB, NCAA data submissions, Degree Audit Reporting Systems (DARS/NCAA DARS)
Experience developing database structures and operations1 or more years of work with College Students (graduate assistantships and internships fulfill this requirement)
Basic understanding of FERPA rules/regulations

Proven track record of utilizing and/or redesigning business processes to enhance services for student success

General understanding of the admission application process

Experience working with student-athletes

Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents resume & cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable) none Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work:
Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should…