Academic & Student-Athlete Development Advisor (part-time/temporary)

General Summary of Position:

The Academic & Student-Athlete Development Advisor will provide a range of experiences for those interested in a career in Student-Athlete Services. UMass Lowell is a public institution recently ranked among the top research universities in the nation. Located approximately 30 miles from Boston, the campus is in the heart of a global community. UMass Lowell athletics is a member of the America East and Hockey East Conferences.

Essential Job Duties:

Oversee and supervise the academic progress of assigned student-athletes and work with at-risk student-athletes from their assigned teams:

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General Summary of Position:

The Academic & Student-Athlete Development Advisor will provide a range of experiences for those interested in a career in Student-Athlete Services. UMass Lowell is a public institution recently ranked among the top research universities in the nation. Located approximately 30 miles from Boston, the campus is in the heart of a global community. UMass Lowell athletics is a member of the America East and Hockey East Conferences.

Essential Job Duties:

Oversee and supervise the academic progress of assigned student-athletes and work with at-risk student-athletes from their assigned teams:

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• Assist with academic decisions such as class scheduling, major selection, etc.
• Assist with academic support such as time management skills, tutor scheduling, etc.
• Conduct meetings with student-athletes to discuss academic progress
• Communicate and meet with professors and coaches about academic issues
• Prepare and report academic and study hall reports on a weekly basis

Under the guidance of the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Enrichment on programming related to tutoring and instructional assistance:

• Assist as an instructional assistant as needed
• Work with GradesFirst to help monitor the tutor program
• Participate in trainings for tutors and IAs as needed
• Advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and assist with Student-Athlete Development Initiatives
• Coordinate SAAC activities and be their main point of contact
• Assist with Programming for Student-Athlete Development Curriculum in Career, Leadership and Service
• Advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and assist with Student-Athlete Development Initiatives
• Coordinate SAAC activities and be their main point of contact

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service.

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensure optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent evenings and possible weekends

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or other related fields

Additional Considerations:

• Previous knowledge of NCAA Division I regulations preferred
• Previous experience working with students in an academic setting preferred
• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills required
• High self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and experience working in a fast paced environment preferred
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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