Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Coordinator to provide intensive academic support for student‑athletes, assist with course registration, and coordinate coaching for designated sports.

The role involves interpreting academic progress, evaluating progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility, and advising SAAC while supporting Student Development and the Spartan Shield Program.

Qualifications

• A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree and three or more years of relevant experience is required.
• The candidate will possess a passion for the holistic development of student-athletes.
• The candidate must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and meet deadlines.
• A master's degree is preferred. Previous experience in student-athlete development, counselor education, teaching or athletic academic advising at the University level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intense monitoring and academic support for student-athletes.
• Assist with student‑athlete course registration and academic coaching.
• Develop and oversee programming/initiatives/events for designated sports programs.
• Participate in recruiting visits with prospective student‑athletes.
• Assist the Assistant AD for SASS with coordination of Student Development and Spartan Shield Program; advise SAAC.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline oriented

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years experience

Job description

Position Summary

These services will include, but are not limited to: provide intense monitoring and academic support for student-athletes, assist with student‑athlete specific course registration, assist in the academic coaching of student‑athletes for designated assigned sport programs, develop and oversee programming/initiatives/events, participate in recruiting visits with prospective student‑athletes, and other duties as assigned.

The Coordinator will interpret, analyze and monitor the academic progress of student‑athletes; assess student‑athlete overall academic performance and its impact on progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility; maintain knowledge of all NCAA and University rules concerning academic standing and eligibility requirements.

In addition, the Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting the Assistant AD for Student‑Athlete Support Services (SASS) with the coordination of Student Development and implementation of the Spartan Shield Program. The coordinator will serve as the Student‑Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree and three or more years of relevant experience is required.
• The candidate will possess a passion for the holistic development of student‑athletes.
• The candidate must be detail‑oriented, have excellent communication skills, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree is preferred. Previous experience in student‑athlete development, counselor education, teaching or athletic academic advising at the University level is preferred.

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with Experience