Football Academic Support Specialist

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Req Id:  35545

Job Title:  Football Academic Support Specialist

City:  West Lafayette

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Serve as an academic advisor for Football student-athletes. Work with other Purdue professionals to maximize student access and success at Purdue. Create Cognos reports and analyze data as necessary. May organize and schedule programming for Football student-athletes. Ensure all University, Big Ten, and NCAA policies, rules and regulations are adhered to.

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Req Id:  35545

Job Title:  Football Academic Support Specialist

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

 

Serve as an academic advisor for Football student-athletes. Work with other Purdue professionals to maximize student access and success at Purdue. Create Cognos reports and analyze data as necessary. May organize and schedule programming for Football student-athletes. Ensure all University, Big Ten, and NCAA policies, rules and regulations are adhered to.

 

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

 

What We’re Looking For:                                 
 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of related experience

 
Skills needed:
 

• Must have a strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes; excellent oral, written and presentation skills, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills and great attention to detail. 
• Working in the field of student-athlete support services is not limited to the traditional work week, therefore the candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including some evening and weekends.
• Planning, problem solving, organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.  
• Interpersonal skills in dealing sensitively with a wide variety of constituents necessary.  
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.  
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Working knowledge and accountability for NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and Purdue University regulations and submitting documentation as required to the Athletics Compliance Office.  
• Working knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and recruiting rules/procedures. Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, etc., necessary.   

 

What is helpful:
 

• Student advising or student services

Additional Information:
 

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period Or Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
• All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/c...

Who We Are:
 

• Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE / AA:
 

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date:  1/14/25

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