Athletics Academic Coordinator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job ID

AH9937-3201-1630

Position Classification

FT Administrative Hourly

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job ID

AH9937-3201-1630

Position Classification

FT Administrative Hourly

Position Summary

Oversee the coordination of the Athletic Department’s student-athlete academics that adheres to all University, Horizon League, and NCAA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for coaches, staff and student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(1) Monitoring and document academic progress of men’s basketball student-athletes
 

(2) Maintain and compile grade updates
 

(3) Supervise study table and maintain management of all tutoring sessions
 

(4) Work one-on-one with at-risk student-athletes on issues such as time management, organization, and study skills
 

(5) Enforce policies and reprimand student-athletes when required
 

(6) Work and communicate with University professors of student-athletes
 

(7) Act as liaison to the Student Success Program for the athletic teams
 

(8) Provide weekly updates to the Director of Athletics, Men’s Basketball coaches, and Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services

(9) Communicate any special needs of student-athletes to the Director of Athletics, Men’s Basketball coaches, and Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services
 

(10) Keep weekly logs of study time and study table hours for players
 

(11) Assist with daily compliance and student-athlete welfare duties
 

(12) Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred. 

Experience: Six months to two years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Must be able to travel extensively
•  Must be able to drive 15 passenger vans
•  Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends
•  Well polished communication and interpersonal skills
•  Excellent leadership and motivational skills

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.

Licenses/Certifications

Drivers license required.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule  

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with nights and weekends as necessary

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.