Student-Athlete Support Specialist - Graduate Assistant

This position has been filled - Job#: 453377345

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Student-Athlete Support Specialist- Graduate Assistant for Athletics is primarily responsible for assisting the Academic Services staff in carrying out internal operations for the Academic Resource Center. The Graduate Assistant will also assist the Academic Services staff in various tasks related to the academic performance and enrichment of student-athletes, as well as administrative duties, as assigned. This individual shall report directly to the Director of Student-Athlete Support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and monitoring academic progress for assigned student-athletes
• Providing frequent and consistent communication with the Director, Academic Coaches, Coaches and administration about the progress of assigned students
• Offering professional support and programs for student-athletes in accordance with regulations
• Assisting with the supervision of daytime and evening study table and tutorial sessions
• Managing the daily operations of Academic Resource Center
• Creating academic reports to be shared with coaches, the Director of student-athlete support and administration
• Attending all meetings as requested and sharing information with the Academic services staff

Qualifications: 

• Outstanding leadership skills
• Organizational/time-management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Completion of a BA or BS degree in a related field and admittance to our graduate 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an athletic department setting
• Experience as a student-athlete, tutor or mentor
• Statistical/mathematical or writing background