Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This full-time internship experience is designed to provide an individual the opportunity to grow and develop the necessary skills needed to advance their career into the field of student athlete academic support.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of SAASS, the Assistant Academic Coordinator will work with a SAASS team to provide academic support for assigned football student athletes. The Assistant Academic Coordinator will assist in monitoring assigned student athletes academic progress, with regards to University and NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The Assistant Academic Coordinator will also help facilitate recruitment of prospective student athletes. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends.

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Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This full-time internship experience is designed to provide an individual the opportunity to grow and develop the necessary skills needed to advance their career into the field of student athlete academic support.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of SAASS, the Assistant Academic Coordinator will work with a SAASS team to provide academic support for assigned football student athletes. The Assistant Academic Coordinator will assist in monitoring assigned student athletes academic progress, with regards to University and NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The Assistant Academic Coordinator will also help facilitate recruitment of prospective student athletes. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends.

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Required Qualifications

Completion of a related master's degree, active progress towards completing a master's degree, or an active plan to obtain a master's degree or possess an equivalent level of training and or experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to develop written reports.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders in a time sensitive environment.
Commitment to diversity.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a cohesive team.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of NCAA eligibility bylaws.
Experience in student athlete academic support services.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$20.03 per hour

Review Date

04/25/2024

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Heather Abbott at hekenned@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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