Student Athlete Academic Support & Special Projects Intern

Student Athlete Academic Support and Special Projects Intern

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full‑time Student Athlete Academic Support and Special Projects Intern. This position will assist with academic support services for student athletes, as outlined below, and serve as a liaison to faculty regarding student athletes’ academic performance.

This position is funded through a National Collegiate Athletic Association grant through May 2028. After the grant, the position may be continued or eliminated. Grant benefits also include professional development stipend and housing opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Athletic Support
  • Assist compliance officer with determining academic eligibility for student athletes.
  • Track and communicate team GPA information to appropriate entities on campus.
  • Plan for and oversee events such as Student Athletic Week, Senior recognition, and awards.
  • Support student‑athlete initiatives with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Academic Coaching and Retention
  • Meet regularly with student athletes to help them work toward their academic goals.
  • Send weekly emails and make calls to student athletes flagged by the Early Alert system.
  • Assess the academic needs of student athletes in collaboration with coaches.
  • Facilitate student athletes’ finding answers to their advising questions.
  • Monitor student athletes’ academic performance in all classes.
  • Maintain a current roster of all student athletes.
• Academic Support
  • Plan and facilitate learning workshops for student athletes.
  • Plan and/or promote on‑campus social and cultural activities for student athletes.
• Supervision
  • Hire, train, and supervise a student assistant.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Preference given to applicants with knowledge of or experience in NCAA Division III athletics.

Benefits are competitive.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).