Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

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Unit:
Athletics

Department:
Athletics

Department Summary

VCU Athletics’ mission is to winconference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community and cultivate graduates who excel asleaders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support, the Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator counsels and guides VCU's student-athletes to educational success. The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator works with student-athletes to achieve academic success through the preparation of course planning, academic advising, and success knowledge of university and athletic academic resources. The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator will have a primary focus on achieving timely graduation, preparation of career and life skills, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support, the Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator works to further VCU Athletics’ mission to winconference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Position Overview

Core Responsibilities Academic Advising

Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning utilizing major maps and other resources.
Meet with assigned caseload on a regular basis and document meeting counts in Navigate.
Work with student-athletes on strategies to enhance the overall success.
Make appropriate referrals to academic coaching and tutoring services.
Monitor the academic progress of the student-athletes and update coaches.
Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course of stay at VCU as required by the NCAA.
Identify at-risk student-athletes and make appropriate referrals.
Meet with prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches.

NCAA Eligibility

Complete CAi and eligibility sheets after every semester
Maintain accurate records for individual student-athletes on caseload to ensure successful completion of NCAA academic certification process.

Teach UNIV courses

Attend all trainings relevant to the UNIV course.

Administrative Duties

Observe FERPA policies without appearing unhelpful and refer student-athletes to appropriate resources in a way that encourages them to follow through.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

An advanced degree, or education and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree, is required.
Experience working with student-athletes at a large, urban, NCAA Division l university..
Must have a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations..
Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes toward academic achievement..
Experience in academic advising with in a university environment with student-athletes of varying academic levels.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills..
Must be able to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in social work, counseling, higher education administration, sport leadership, humanities, or related area or experience and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree;
Personal student-athlete collegiate…