Academic Coordinator for Men's Basketball
Northeast Region School
Northeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 06/25/19
Northeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 06/25/19
Job Summary
Overview
- Oversee the normal academic progress from matriculation to graduation of Men's Basketball student-athletes.
- Facilitate the overall adjustment and development of Men's Basketball student-athletes through mentoring and academic skills training.
Essential Duties
- Design and deliver a comprehensive system of academic support for Men's Basketball student-athletes.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings.
- Assist student-athletes in developing effective study skills, strategies, and habits.
- Design and facilitate workshops to address under-preparedness and foster academic growth.
- Travel with the team when necessary and appropriate.
- Make referrals to additional OAS resources, as well as faculty, faculty advisors and the Dean's office.
- Assist in recruiting academically qualified student-athletes.
- Communicate regularly with faculty, coaches, and administrators regarding the academic progress of Men's Basketball student-athletes.
- Meet weekly with coaches and Athletic administrators to review academic progress.
- Provide weekly, written status updates to the Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services.
- Follow up with student-athletes, faculty, and coaches to address academic concerns.
- Coordinate and oversee daytime and evening study hall.
- Prepare travel notifications and progress reports for distribution to faculty.
- Assist in coordinating student-athlete pre-registration and in the certification of student-athletes for intercollegiate competition.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with OAS, College, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Education and Experience Required
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a field of study that enhances the person's ability to assist student in developing a personalized program for academic development.
- Three years' experience in a post-secondary environment, working directly with student-athletes or an equivalent combination of education and experience with one year directly related to academic mentoring, advising, or counseling.
- Strong developmental orientation in working with students and knowledge of college student development theory/research, especially as it pertains to student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of counseling skills/strategies to build positive relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes to take ownership of their academic and personal development.
- Knowledge of learning strategies and study skills.
- Demonstrated ability to teach these skills and strategies in both one-on-one and group situations.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations, especially as they relate to academic progress-eligibility.
- Evening and weekend hours required.
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