Athletics Academic Specialist (Part-time/ Limited)

University of California-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 54,184 - 91,350; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking two Athletics Academic Specialists. The role supports student-athletes across sports programs to develop learning skills and study strategies, promoting academic excellence and retention.

The position emphasizes monitoring progress toward degree completion, graduation, and continuing eligibility per NCAA and conference rules. The roles are part-time and under 1,000 hours, with a salary range of $54,183.60 to $91,350 annually.

Responsibilities

• Support student-athletes in learning skills and study strategies to promote academic success.
• Ensure compliance with University of California policies, Big West Conference, and NCAA regulations.

Job description

The Athletics Academic Specialist is responsible for using professional concepts and practices to support, develop, and counsel student-athletes in various sports programs on specific learning skills and styles while promoting an environment of academic excellence and fostering student success and retention. The incumbent will monitor and enhance the opportunity for progress towards a degree, graduation, and continuing eligibility in accordance with UCR, Big West Conference, and NCAA regulations.

This recruitment is for two (2) part-time, less than 1,000-hour positions.

The salary range for this position is $54,183.60 - $91,350.00 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. Offers of employment are dependent on completing a misconduct disclosure and potential background check.