Athletic Academic Specialist (Purdue Fort Wayne)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition (Purdue Global)

Degree fee remission for you, spouse,

Insurance starts on day one

Generous PTO

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking an Athletic Academic Specialist to provide individualized academic support for student-athletes, monitor progress, and ensure NCAA eligibility compliance. The role is full-time and on-site with a salary of $43,888.08 per year.

The position involves academic coaching, progress tracking, and collaboration with campus partners to promote student-athlete success and retention. Evening/weekend availability is expected as required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• At least 1 year of academic advising or related experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to assigned student-athletes via outreach, meetings, and success plans.
• Offer coaching in time management, study strategies, and exam prep.
• Coordinate early alerts and interventions for at-risk student-athletes.
• Attend team meetings to support academic engagement.
• Assist NCAA eligibility certification three times yearly.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and families on recruiting visits.
• Teach 2–3 sections annually of the Freshman Success course.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and Athletics staff.
• Maintain accurate records of academic support and progress.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Banner

DegreeWorks

LSDBi

Compliance Assistant

Job description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Athletic Academic Specialist in our Mastodon Academic Performance (MAP) Center. This position provides individualized academic support services, monitors academic progress toward degree completion, and ensures compliance with NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The annual salary for this position is $43,888.08.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive academic support to assigned student-athletes, including proactive outreach, regular meetings, and individualized academic success planning.
• Offer academic coaching in areas such as 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 as needed to support academic engagement.
• Assist in managing the NCAA academic eligibility certification process three times annually.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes (PSAs) and families during recruiting visits to communicate academic expectations and support services.
• Teach 2–3 sections annually of the Freshman Success course for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and Athletics staff to support student-athlete academic success.
• Maintain accurate records of academic support activities and student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree.
• 1 year of academic advising or other 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in higher education systems and software, including Banner, DegreeWorks, LSDBi, and Compliance Assistant.
• Knowledge of student development theory, academic advising practices, and strategies for learning and retention.
• Familiarity with NCAA academic eligibility regulations and compliance standards.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA

FLSA Status

Exempt