Athletic Academic Success Coordinator

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 37,205 - 50,471; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi invites applications for the Scholastic Coordinator, Athletic Academic Services. This staff role supports academic advisement, student success initiatives, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules, while mentoring student-athletes on degree progress and scheduling.

The responsibilities include advising, coordinating tutoring efforts, assisting with admissions for diverse student populations, and partnering with coaches and campus offices to implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Three (3) years of experience in DI or DII Academic Setting or related experience.
• Master’s degree in applicable field and one (1) year of experience in DI or DII Academic Setting or related experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advising (75%) – Advises current and prospective student‑athletes concerning their academic requirements; provides mentoring; oversees Sports as assigned by the Director of Athletic Academic Services.
• Coordination (10%) – Coordinates with departments on student‑success efforts; works with the Office of Student Success to implement tutoring, learning‑skills labs, etc.; develops strategies to assist at‑risk student‑athletes; collaborates with university stakeholders on academic advisement activities; oversees academic, athletic, and attendance reports; develops and maintains athletic academic‑success initiatives with institutional programs.
• Admissions (10%) – Assists with admission process and documentation for in‑state, out‑of‑state, and international students; collaborates with the compliance office to determine initial and continuing academic eligibility for student‑athletes.
• Recruitment/Other (5%) – Coordinates, attends, and presents at on‑campus recruiting events, speaking with prospective student‑athletes, parents, and/or guardians about academic programs; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Three (3) years of experience in DI or DII Academic Setting or related experience

Master’s degree in applicable field and one (1) year of experience in DI or DII Academic Setting or related experience

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Sport Administration, Management, Psychology, or closely related field

Knowledge/experience in APR, graduation rates and NCAA academic eligibility requirements

Experience with ARMS, Navigate, Banner, and NCAA compliance assistance

Experience in college athletics at the NCAA DI level, working with student athletes, and life‑skills programming

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ARMS

Navigate

Banner

NCAA compliance tools

Job description

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi invites applications for the Scholastic Coordinator, Athletic Academic Services. This staff role supports academic advisement, student success initiatives, and compliance with NCAA and conference rules, while mentoring student-athletes on degree progress and scheduling.

The responsibilities include advising, coordinating tutoring efforts, assisting with admissions for diverse student populations, and partnering with coaches and campus offices to implement