Academic Support Coordinator

SilkRoad; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University is seeking an Academic Support Coordinator to uphold high ethical standards and provide leadership within Valparaiso Athletics.

The role requires strong management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills to relate to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required with preferred degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience working with Division I student-athletes.
• A master's degree and 2 years of experience working in academic support services for student-athletes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track weekly academic progress through weekly meetings.
• Provide a weekly report to all head coaches relative to academic performance; evaluation of performance of at-risk student-athletes and weekly study hall and tutoring hours.
• Track continuing and transfer eligibility and maintain designated information in APP and APR purposes.
• Assist student-athletes in obtaining and utilizing campus resources.
• Communicate with campus and faculty advisors regarding student-athlete registration.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Description:

The candidate must display the highest ethical standards and a commitment to the overall success of Valparaiso Athletics and possess outstanding leadership, management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively and relate to a diverse group of coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track weekly academic progress through weekly meetings
• Provide a weekly report to all head coaches relative to academic performance; evaluation of performance of at-risk student-athletes and weekly study hall and tutoring hours
• Track continuing and transfer eligibility and maintain designated information in APP and APR purposes
• Assist student-athletes in obtaining and utilizing campus resources
• Communicate with campus and faculty advisors regarding student-athlete registration

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree required with preferred degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or related field
• 1-2 years of experience working with Division I student-athletes

Other Qualifications:

• A master's degree and 2 years of experience working in academic support services for student-athletes is preferred.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.