Academic Coordinator

Campbell University; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell University in Lillington seeks a full-time Academic Coordinator to support student athletes in achieving their academic goals. This role is crucial within the Athletics Department, focusing on advising, monitoring, and mentoring a caseload of student athletes.

The successful candidate will assist in daily operations, maintain accurate academic records, and liaise with various campus departments. A professional attitude and strong customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic advising or mentoring, preferably in a collegiate athletics setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor academic progress of designated student-athletes.
• Provide guidance on course selection and academic planning.
• Generate and distribute academic reports to coaching staff.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Detail-oriented

Professionalism

Job description

Position Summary

The Academic Coordinator is a full-time member of the department’s academic support staff and is responsible for the academic advising, monitoring and mentoring of a designated caseload of student athletes. This position serves an integral role within the Athletics Department; ensuring student athletes are offered the services and programs necessary to help them achieve academic success as an NCAA Campbell University athlete. They will also be required to assist in the day-to-day operations of the student-Athlete Support department. This individual must possess a customer service mindset, and display a positive attitude, professionalism, integrity and character in the conduct of all activities.

• Monitor the academic progress (continuing eligibility) of a designated caseload of student-athletes, in accordance with NCAA, conference, and University policies.
• Provide guidance to designated student-athletes on course selection, class scheduling, and academic majors and minors.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of assigned students’ academic progress.
• Review certification documents for assigned students to assist in academic certification process.
• Regularly meet with, and mentor, students within their assigned caseload that are determined to be at risk.
• Generate and distribute weekly academic reports and summaries to coaching staffs on assigned teams.
• Assist with the monitoring of Student-Athlete Support academic facilities.
• Distribute travel notifications to faculty for designated sports.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes during recruiting process as requested.
• Attend departmental and other meetings as assigned.
• Assist with the academic awards and recognition process for student-athletes.
• Support student-athlete development and community outreach initiatives.
• Serve on campus committees and participate in special projects as directed.
• Maintain open and effective lines of communication with coaching staffs on assigned teams.
• Communicate and collaborate, as needed, with other campus departments, such as academic advising, residence life, admissions, sports information, compliance, athletic training, strength and conditioning.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with the rules, bylaws and guidelines set forth by the NCAA, Coastal Athletic Association