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Wage

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Department:

Athletics - Academic Services

Locations:

Farmville, VA

Posted:

Sep 12, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Temporary

Ref.No.:

T0003

PositionID:

181007

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About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Athletic Academic Advisor / Education Support Specialist II (T0003).

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Transcript Evaluation: Analyze and assess academic transcripts for current and transfer student-athletes to ensure compliance with academic requirements and eligibility standards.
• Faculty Collaboration: Work closely with faculty members to develop and implement tailored support plans for current and transfer student-athletes, addressing any academic challenges they may face.
• Transfer Student Support: Serve as the main point of contact for transfer student-athletes, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the transfer process, including academic planning and understanding transfer requirements.
• Academic Advising: Provide ongoing academic advising to current and transfer student-athletes, helping them to balance their academic and extracurricular commitments effectively.
• Compliance: Ensure all academic activities comply with institutional, conference, and NCAA compliance.
• Support Services Collaboration: Collaborate with campus departments, including admissions, financial aid, and academic units, to streamline processes and enhance support services for current and transfer student-athletes.
• Student Success Initiatives: Engage in long-term planning for improving academic advising processes, policies, assessment practices, and providing ongoing support and resources to help students adjust to campus life and achieve their educational goals.
• Monitor Academic Progress: Work closely with the coaching staff of each sport program to track academic success, monitor class participation/attendance, and eliminate barriers to successful progress toward degree completion.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Experience in academic advising, preferably with student-athletes and/or transfer student-athletes.
• Strong understanding of NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations and transfer credit evaluation processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in supporting a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Familiarity with transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and student success initiatives.
• Experience using student information systems and advising software.
• Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for transfer student-athletes.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and an understanding of their unique needs and challenges.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in pay band 3. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 9/12/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.

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