Athletic Academic Coordinator

Job Title

Athletic Academic Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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Job Title

Athletic Academic Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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Department

Center For Athletic Academic Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Athletic Academic Coordinator is responsible for working with stakeholders regarding academic advisement, student success activities, and oversee academic progress per University, Southland Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. This position also provides academic counsel to student-athletes regarding schedule development, registration assistance, major exploration, learning issues, NCAA continuing eligibility, progress toward degree, graduation plans and mentoring for at-risk students. Oversees academic progress, athletic progress, and attendance reports and works with coaching staffs to develop semester success plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

NCAA Eligibility: 30%

• Track incoming and continuing NCAA Eligibility
• Communicate student athlete status to Compliance and Registrar
• Work with the compliance office to determine initial and continuing academic eligibility for student-athletes.

Academic Services: 35%

• Academic Oversight
• Assist with Registration and course selection
• Provide necessary support services
• Track Academic Progress Rates (APR) and graduation plans for assigned teams.
• Assist with admission process and documentation of in and out-of-state residents and international students.
• Administer and oversee study hall and tutorial programs for student-athletes.
• Act as liaison by coordinating with the Office of Student Success to implement tutoring, learning skills labs, amongst other activities, to ensure student-athlete academic success
• Coordinate athletic academic success initiatives with institutional programs
• Communicate with administrators, coaches, students and faculty regarding students’ academic progress
• Communicate and coordinate with departments on efforts related to student success
• Provide mentoring for at risk student athletes.

Recruitment: 30%

• Transcript evaluation
• Recruitment meetings
• Track admissions for incoming student-athletes
• Communicate and deliver presentations with prospective student-athletes, parents and/or guardians about academic programs.

Other: 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Psychology, Educational Counseling, or related field.
• Three (3) years of related experience working with college students.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in working in college athletics at the NCAA Division I level.
• Experience in working with ACSAthletics/FrontRush, GradesFirst, NCAA Compliance Assistance and Banner software
• Knowledgeable and experience in Academic Progress Rates (APR), Graduation Rates, and NCAA Academic Eligibility requirements.

SALARY: $3,166.67 - $3,400.00 Monthly ($38,000 - $40,800 Annually, Approximately)

• Dependent upon education/experience

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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