Academic Specialist, Athletics

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Assists the Associate Athletics Director with coordinating programs to ensure compliance with all University, Southland Conference and NCAA rules and regulations governing the intercollegiate athletics operation, with a primary focus on academics for student-athletes.

1. Advises and assists student-athletes in selecting major course of study, selecting courses, changing majors, adding and dropping class, and developing effective study habits.

2. Monitors students' degree plans; evaluates transcripts and maintains academic records; monitors class attendance and student progress

3. Monitors academic eligibility compliance with NCAA, Southland Conference, and the University policies.

4. Maintains records on student-athletes.

5. Assists the Associate Athletics Director with updating academic information in NCAA Compliance Assistant Software.

6. Assists the Associate Athletics Director with the review of transcripts and eligibility requirements for prospective student-athletes.

7. Compiles necessary documentation for academic eligibility each semester.

8. Recognizes and promotes the best interest of the student-athletes both academically and athletically.

9. Assists the Associate Athletics Director and Coaches in the process of recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Working knowledge of Banner, NCAA
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required