Athlete Academic Success Coach

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a Learning Specialist to provide targeted academic support to student athletes with documented needs. You will design individualized strategies, monitor NCAA eligibility benchmarks, and coordinate with athletics, compliance, faculty, advising, and disability resources to promote student success.

The role requires professional judgment with limited supervision while maintaining FERPA compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (or substituted experience).
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.
• Equivalent to four-year college graduation with relevant counseling coursework; doctorate substitutions may apply.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group academic support focused on executive functioning, study strategies, time management, and self advocacy.
• Design and implement customized learning plans based on academic history, learning assessments, and eligibility requirements.
• Monitor academic progress, attendance, performance indicators, and progress toward NCAA initial and continuing eligibility standards.
• Maintain accurate academic documentation and session records using PeopleSoft or comparable student success systems.
• Communicate academic progress and concerns to appropriate athletics staff while maintaining FERPA compliance and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with compliance staff and campus partners to coordinate academic interventions, referrals, and student support plans.
• Prepare and contribute to academic reports related to eligibility certification, retention, and academic performance trends.
• Educate student athletes on NCAA academic expectations and institutional degree requirements, including support during academic transitions.
• Facilitate workshops on study skills, learning strategies, academic technology platforms, and self management skills.
• Serve as an academic resource to student athletes, coaches, support staff, academic units, and external partners to promote student athlete success.

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Three years of professional student services experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with relevant coursework in counseling/interviewing/ conflict resolution

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

San José State University is seeking a Learning Specialist to provide targeted academic support to student athletes with documented needs. You will design individualized strategies, monitor NCAA eligibility benchmarks, and coordinate with athletics, compliance, faculty, advising, and disability resources to promote student success.

The role requires professional judgment with limited supervision while maintaining FERPA compliance and accurate documentation.