Athletic Academic Coach & Advisor for Student‑Athletes

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Degree fee remission for family

Insurance starts day one

Generous Paid Time Off

Benefits information

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, onsite Athletic Academic Specialist in the Mastodon Academic Performance (MAP) Center. The role provides individualized academic support to student-athletes and ensures NCAA academic compliance, with a salary of $43,888.08 per year.

The incumbent will develop academic success plans, coach on study strategies, monitor progress, and collaborate with coaches, advisors, and faculty to promote student-athlete achievement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 1 year of academic advising or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic support to assigned student-athletes with proactive outreach and regular meetings.
• Offer academic coaching in time management, study strategies, and exam preparation.
• Participate in early alert systems and coordinate timely interventions for at‑risk student-athletes.
• Attend team meetings or events to support academic engagement.
• Assist in NCAA academic eligibility certification process three times annually.
• Meet with prospective student‑athletes and families during recruiting visits to explain academic expectations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Diversity collaboration

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, onsite Athletic Academic Specialist in the Mastodon Academic Performance (MAP) Center. The role provides individualized academic support to student-athletes and ensures NCAA academic compliance, with a salary of $43,888.08 per year.

The incumbent will develop academic success plans, coach on study strategies, monitor progress, and collaborate with coaches, advisors, and faculty to promote student-athlete achievement.