Student-Athlete Success & Academic Coordinator

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

VCU Athletics seeks a Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator to counsel student-athletes toward educational success, plan courses, provide academic advising, and support timely graduation. Under supervision, you will plan majors/careers, document in Navigate, monitor progress, ensure NCAA compliance, teach UNIV courses, and perform FERPA-compliant administrative duties.

A advanced degree or equivalent experience is required, with evening/weekend hours as needed.

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, NCAA Division I university.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes toward academic achievement.
• Experience in academic advising within a university environment with 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and major/career planning for student-athletes.
• Monitor academic progress and document meetings in Navigate; update coaches on progress.
• Identify at-risk students and make referrals to coaching or tutoring as needed.
• Maintain accurate written documentation for each student-athlete.
• Collaborate with Compliance Office to monitor NCAA eligibility and complete CAi/eligibility sheets.
• Teach UNIV courses and plan lessons for at least one section.
• Conduct FERPA-compliant duties and refer students to appropriate resources.

Skills

Academic advising

Student-athlete support

NCAA rules knowledge

Communication

Evening/weekend availability

Navigate/documentation

Education

Advanced degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Navigate

Job description

VCU Athletics seeks a Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator to counsel student-athletes toward educational success, plan courses, provide academic advising, and support timely graduation. Under supervision, you will plan majors/careers, document in Navigate, monitor progress, ensure NCAA compliance, teach UNIV courses, and perform FERPA-compliant administrative duties.

A advanced degree or equivalent experience is required, with evening/weekend hours as needed.