Academic Support Assistant

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University seeks an Academic Support Assistant in the Department of Athletics to oversee study hall sessions and help monitor academic progress for student-athletes. You will assist with grade checks, support tutoring services, and help communicate concerns to SAAS staff.

The role includes maintaining attendance and engagement records, conducting skills-focused check-ins, and supporting academic initiatives and resources for student-athlete success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor assigned study hall sessions.
• Assist with regular grade checks and academic progress monitoring.
• Monitor academic performance of an assigned caseload of student-athletes, identify potential concerns, and communicate them to SAAS staff.
• Conduct academic check-ins focused on study skills, time management, organization, and academic accountability.
• Support tutoring services, academic initiatives, and student-athlete success programming.
• Assist with the preparation of academic materials and resources for student-athlete support initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of student-athlete attendance, academic engagement, and support interactions.

Skills

Study hall supervision

Academic progress monitoring

Communication with student-athletes

Record keeping

Job description

The Academic Support Assistant in the Department of Athletics will:

• Oversee and monitor assigned study hall sessions.
• Assist withregular grade checks and academic progress monitoring.
• Monitorthe academic performance of an assigned caseload ofstudent-athletes, identify potential concerns, and communicate themto SAAS staff.
• Conduct academic check-ins focused on studyskills, time management, organization, and academic accountability.
• Support tutoring services, academic initiatives, andstudent-athlete success programming.
• Assist with the preparationof academic materials and resources for student-athlete supportinitiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of student-athleteattendance, academic engagement, and support interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April 30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

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