Temporary Academic Support Assistant

Job Description

The Temporary Academic Support Assistant will play a significant role assisting student‑athlete academic development. This position will afford the individual an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with respect to providing support services to student‑athletes. Individuals in this role will work closely with Stevenson Educational Center Academic Coordinators to create and execute academic support plans for Syracuse University student‑athletes. Additionally, they will facilitate the smooth functioning of Stevenson Educational Center’s academic programming in a wide range of capacities.

Through the course of their work, they will develop familiarity with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and processes related to student‑athlete eligibility and retention.

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity/experience working with populations that reflect cultural, academic, socioeconomic, gender and ethnic diversity.
• High level of intrinsic motivation.
• Ability to work evening and weekends.

• Helping with daily operations including student tracking, learning support, study hall monitoring, and research.
• Mentoring a caseload of at‑risk student‑athletes and monitoring their academic progress through regular individual meetings.
• Providing administrative support to Stevenson Educational Center full‑time staff.
• Monitoring academic support appointments and facilities during assigned coverage blocks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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