Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public university in North Carolina seeks a Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services. The role involves intense monitoring of student-athletes' academic progress, assisting in course registration, and overseeing student development programs. Candidates should have a passion for helping student-athletes succeed and possess strong communication skills. Required qualifications include a master's degree or relevant experience, with preferred experience in student-athlete development at the university level. Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in student-athlete development or athletic academic advising.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes and assess overall performance.
• Oversee Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and University rules.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Passion for student-athlete development

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor's degree with three or more years of relevant experience

Job description

Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services

Functional Title: Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services

Position Type: Staff

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner‑centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student‑athletes. We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro’s hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Coaching – monitor academic progress of student‑athletes and assess overall performance, including impact on graduation and NCAA eligibility; maintain knowledge of NCAA and University rules concerning academic standing and eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate Student‑Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) – oversee and coordinate the department’s membership in SAAC, assist in coordinating meetings, membership, communication, and development of the program/group.
• Compliance – adhere to University, State, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Program Coordination – coordinate all programming related to student‑athlete development.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of relevant experience.
• Passion for the holistic development of student‑athletes.
• Detail oriented, excellent communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in student‑athlete development, counselor education, teaching, or athletic academic advising at the university level.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover LetterList of References

Optional Documents

• Reference Letter
• Link to Professional Portfolio
• Writing Sample(s)
• Other Document(s)

Supplemental Questions

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• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Other Professional Journal
  • NCWorks.gov
  • UNC System Job Board
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  • Personal Networking
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  (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
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• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
  • Yes
  • No