Academic Coach/Coordinator - Football

105720BR

Campus: Tempe

CDR SDA Admin

Job Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development, the incumbent is responsible for coaching designated football student-athletes on strategies for academic success and graduation. The majority of time will be spent working with those student-athletes who have greater academic risk indicators, specifically new student-athletes and those with lower grade point averages. This position will perform the duties and responsibilities listed below while ensuring strict adherence to NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures of Arizona State University, the Department of Sun Devil Athletics and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Athletics Administration

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Academic Coach/Coordinator - Football

105720BR

Campus: Tempe

CDR SDA Admin

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Job Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development, the incumbent is responsible for coaching designated football student-athletes on strategies for academic success and graduation. The majority of time will be spent working with those student-athletes who have greater academic risk indicators, specifically new student-athletes and those with lower grade point averages. This position will perform the duties and responsibilities listed below while ensuring strict adherence to NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures of Arizona State University, the Department of Sun Devil Athletics and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Department Name

SDA OSAD

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

ICA

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $65,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

13-November-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

Academic Coaching Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic policies, procedures & deadlines with designated sport coaches, administrators and teams.
• Counsel and direct student-athletes toward college services to assist in quality academic decision-making (i.e. major advising, student academic success programming, career services, etc) and to support their personal development and well-being (counseling and consultation).
• Facilitate mandatory advising.
• Ensure all student athletes meet with Academic/Major advisors each semester and enroll in recommended courses.
• Assist students in creating schedules around practice, meetings and travel schedules. Review schedules for any travel conflicts in season.
• Order textbooks for designated student-athletes.
• Attend team academic meetings covering deadlines & student-athlete responsibilities.
• Missed class due to travel, academic integrity, OSAD and ASU Academic Support programs, and Championship Life events.
• Create and distribute missed class letters for competition.
• Communicate academic messages through Teamworks platform as needed.
• Assist incoming student-athletes in their transition into the institution: ASU orientations, initial advising appointments, OSAD new student-athlete orientation, etc..
• Facilitate all incoming academic assessments/surveys and ensure completion. Integrate information into individual academic support plans.
• Evaluate student-athletes academic risk (incoming and returning) at the beginning and end of each semester.
• Create individual academic support plans for all academically at-risk student-athletes. Modify support plans as necessary during the semester (based on academic performance/grades) to support continued student success.
• Provide or assist student-athletes in securing necessary academic support (tutors, academic mentors, etc.).
• Mentor and/or tutor students as necessary.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance at identified intervals determined by level of academic risk (daily, weekly, etc). Input all performance feedback in designated systems for review.
• Provide timely, accurate and regular academic progress reports to designated staff.
• Academic Mentoring- this position will support a caseload of academically at-risk student-athletes.
• Provide daily academic support/mentoring to student-athletes.
• Oversee and monitor all tutoring or mentoring sessions provided by part-time/graduate assistant staff.
• Collaborate and support Learning Specialists working with football student-athletes.
• Ensure daily progress with all students and adherence to deadlines.
• Graduation Planning. Assist student-athletes in preparing and annually re-evaluating an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP).
• Assist with communication for Championship Life, SDA and relevant ASU programming and events.
• NCAA Eligibility. Closely monitor and track student-athlete NCAA degree progress. Includes evaluating course schedule, managing drop/add of courses during the semester, and end of term eligibility reviews ensuring strict compliance with each student’s eligibility requirements.
• Recruiting presentations. Assist/lead presentations on ASU and Student-Athlete Development to prospective student-athletes and their families as requested.
• Assist with OSAD Football Guest Coaching program.
• Provide tours, presentations, outreach to campus, etc. at home football games.
• Some travel may/will be required with sports teams during competition season. This will include running team study halls as necessary.

Programming Responsibilities - While the primary focus of this role will be on Academic Coaching, the position will also involve responsibilities related to life skills programming, with specific duties to be determined. - The role may require evening work during the semester to support these initiatives. - Assist with New Student-Athlete Orientations. - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in the program of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience in work that requires attention to detail, organization and coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program coordination at collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience in working with student-athletes in an academic advising capacity at collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience providing one-on-one academic support to at-risk student-athletes at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring student-athletes progress towards degree with regards to university requirements and NCAA academic eligibility requirements. Working knowledge of NCAA academic degree requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in NCAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in relating effectively with students, coaches, staff members and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in class scheduling and registration processes.
• Demonstrated experience in creating individual academic support plans and graduation plans.
• Demonstrated experience with Degree Audits (e.g. DARS) for academic purposes.
• Demonstrated experience in work that required conducting self with uncompromising integrity, exercising sound judgment and handling sensitive, confidential information with discretion, according to FERPA guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing student-athlete development/life skills programs.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to groups.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work 
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• The role may require evening work during the semester

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Big 12 conference. 

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, institutional control, gender equity and inclusion, diversity, and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, and the nation. 

SDA is committed to recruit, retain and develop a gender equitable, inclusive workforce.

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references (personal references are not accepted)

Please include all employment information in month and year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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