Athletics Academic Counselor & Tutorial Coordinator

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 64,050 - 112,140; Full time

Job summary

The Athletics Academic Counselor and Tutorial Coordinator at UC Riverside leads an academic support program for student-athletes in designated sports, promoting academic excellence and student success while ensuring progress toward a degree, graduation and continuing eligibility under university and NCAA rules.

The role oversees the tutoring program, including hiring, ongoing training and supervision of tutoring staff, and collaborates with campus partners to enhance academic achievement,

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with student athletes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of counseling, learning, and human development theories.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, especially concerning APP and APR.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of assessment, counseling, and advice to targeted students.
• Oversee the tutoring program, including hiring, ongoing training, and supervision of tutoring staff.
• Monitor and enhance progress toward a degree, graduation, and continuing eligibility under NCAA regulations.
• Promote an environment of academic excellence and student success and retention.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Master's degree.

Job description

Position Information

The Athletics Academic Counselor and Tutorial Coordinator is responsible for conducting an academic support program for student-athletes in designated sports while promoting an environment of academic excellence and fostering student success and retention. The incumbent monitors and enhances the opportunity for progress towards a degree, graduation, and continuing eligibility in accordance with UCR, Big West Conference, and NCAA regulations. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the tutoring program, including hiring, ongoing training, and supervision of tutorial student staff. The full salary range for the Athletics Academic Counselor and Tutorial Coordinator is $64,050.00 - $112,140.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $72,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Degree

Master's degree.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience Requirements

Experience

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Requirement

Required

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with student athletes.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of the theories and practice of counseling, learning, human and career development.
• Knowledge in how to enhance students' intellectual and personal growth and development, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance student achievement, such as collaborative teaching/learning models, strategies for effective counseling and peer mentoring, small group facilitation and training, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of trends and issues facing low-income and first-generation college, underrepresented, disadvantaged, physically challenged, and under prepared students in higher education.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions for problem-solving; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledge and experience in researching, compiling and analyzing data, and generating reports.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and research designs.
• Knowledge of and experience in conflict management and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements to provide for access, health, confidentiality, and safety; legal and ethical issues governing the delivery of counseling services.
• Knowledge of personal growth and development areas, including critical thinking, effective communication, self-appraisal, self-esteem, clarification of values, appropriate career choices, and leadership.
• Strong commitment to working with under-represented student populations and the ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, especially in regards to Academic Progress Program (APP) and the Academic Progress Rate (APR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the University of California degree system and the ability to read and decipher academic degree audits.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park‑like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UCR is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Provides the full range of assessment, counseling, and advice to targeted students, and makes referrals to organization and community resources. Works independently, receiving guidance on complicated problems/situations.

Department Custom Scope

The Athletics Academic Counselor and Tutorial Coordinator is responsible for conducting an academic support program for student-athletes in designated sports while promoting an environment of academic excellence and fostering student success and retention. The incumbent monitors and enhances the opportunity for progress towards a degree, graduation, and continuing eligibility in accordance with UCR, Big West Conference, and NCAA regulations. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the tutoring program, including hiring, ongoing training, and supervision of tutorial student staff.