Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

University of Idaho Careers; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho in Moscow invites applications for a Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS). This role provides academic services and coaching to student-athletes, supporting their educational goals through counseling, course planning, and tutoring coordination.

Required: a Bachelor’s Degree, at least one year in academic advising or related services, strong organizational skills, and willingness to travel within the state.

Qualifications

• One year of experience providing academic advising, academic support, student success services, or related educational support services at the post-secondary level
• Experience using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Experience using business software used for word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, and email management
• Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or other stakeholders in an educational setting
• Experience maintaining confidential student information and records

Responsibilities

• Academic counseling
• Academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors
• Assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree
• Serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes

Skills

Academic advising

Organization & planning

Office software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

Appointment Information

Working Title: Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

Division/College: 3933-ATHL Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 815-ATHL Athletics General

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $49,816 annually or higher depending on education and experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Academic counseling
• Academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors
• Assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree
• Serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes

This position maintains close liaison with U of I athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS.

Required Experience:

• One year of experience providing academic advising, academic support, student success services, or related educational support services at the post-secondary level
• Experience using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Experience using business software used for word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, and email management
• Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or other stakeholders in an educational setting
• Experience maintaining confidential student information and records

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Ability to travel infrequently within the state and region
• Ability to work non-standard hours including select evenings and weekends
• Must be eligible for N4A membership

Additional Preferred:

Education:

• Master’s degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Athletic Administration, or another related area

Experience:

• Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• One year working with NCAA bylaws and tracking Progress Towards Degree for student-athletes
• Experience developing and presenting academic success programming, workshops, or interventions for students

Knowledge/Skills/Ability to:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Current N4A membership
• Ability to work successfully with individuals and groups, including student-athletes, faculty, coaching staffs, and administrators
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and graduation initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

none

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of application