Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 57,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator to counsel and guide student-athletes toward educational success. The role focuses on course planning, academic advising, and mastery of NCAA rules, with an emphasis on timely graduation and life skills.

You will report to the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support and collaborate across athletics to uphold a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

An advanced degree or equivalent experience is required.
Experience counseling student-athletes at a large urban NCAA Division I university.
Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Ability to motivate student-athletes toward academic achievement.
Experience in academic advising with students of varying academic levels.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours.
Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Advise student-athletes on major choice and career planning using maps and resources.
Meet with assigned caseload regularly and document meetings in Navigate.
Work with student-athletes on strategies to enhance overall success.
Refer to academic coaching and tutoring services as needed.
Monitor academic progress and update coaches; maintain documentation.
Identify at-risk student-athletes and refer appropriately.
Meet with prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches.
Complete CAi and eligibility sheets after every semester.
Attend trainings relevant to UNIV courses and teach UNIV courses.
Observe FERPA policies and refer student-athletes to resources in a way that encourages follow-through.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Motivating student-athletes

Evening/weekend hours flexibility

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Experience at NCAA Division I university

Tools

Navigate

Job description

Advertising Summary

Unit: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Department Summary

VCU Athletics’ mission is to winconference and national championships, provide a first-classstudent-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for theUniversity and community and cultivate graduates who excel asleaders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support, the Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator counsels and guides VCU's student-athletes to educational success. The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator works with student-athletes to achieve academic success through the preparation of course planning, academic advising, and success knowledge of universityand athletic academic resources. The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator will have a primary focus on achieving timely graduation, preparation of career and life skills, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support, the Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator works to further VCU Athletics’ mission to winconference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Position Overview

Core Responsibilities

Academic Advising

Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning utilizing major maps and other resources.
Meet with assigned caseload on a regular basis and document meeting counts in Navigate.
Work with student-athletes on strategies to enhance the overall success.
Make appropriate referrals to academic coaching and tutoring services.
Monitor the academic progress of the student-athletes and update coaches.
Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course of stay at VCU as required by the NCAA.
Identify at-risk student-athletes and make appropriate referrals.
Meet with prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches.

NCAA Eligibility

Complete CAi and eligibility sheets after every semester
Maintain accurate records for individual student-athletes on caseload to ensure successful completion of NCAA academic certification process.

Teach UNIV courses

Attend all trainings relevant to the UNIV course.

Administrative Duties

Observe FERPA policies without appearing unhelpful and refer student-athletes to appropriate resources in a way that encourages them to follow through.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

An advanced degree, or education and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree, is required.
Experience working with student-athletes at a large, urban, NCAADivision l university..
Must have a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules andregulations..
Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes toward academicachievement..
Experience in academic advising with in a university environmentwith student-athletes of varying academic levels.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills..
Must be able to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree in social work, counseling, higher educationadministration, sport leadership, humanities, or related area orexperience and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree;
Personal student-athlete collegiate experience..
Experience working in a university student-athlete supportservices, student-athlete development, or other related support/student affairs office..
Experience teaching and/or leading workshops.

Application Priority Deadline

September 17, 2026

Salary Range

$55,000 - $57,000

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: