Graduate Assistant for Athletics Advising

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Position Title

Graduate Assistant for Athletics Advising

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Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant for Athletics Advising

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Academic Year

2023-2024

UIW Mission

The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Athletics Advising Graduate Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to: mentoring student-athletes; assisting Athletics Academic Advisors with the support of student-athlete academic goals, and determining the educational support needs of student-athletes.This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

Essential Functions

Assist athletics academic advisors and student-athletes with academic advising issues. Conduct weekly academic meetings with assigned student-athletes. Serve as a point of contact for information and academic referral service to student-athletes. Create and maintain Athletics Academic social media platforms and newsletter. Conduct student workshops on student success skills. Assist in collecting data and preparing reports for athletics academic advisors in all aspects of academic support services. Assist in meetings with recruits as needed. Maintain the confidentiality of student records. Other duties as assigned by the director of advising and/or athletics academic advisors..

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to work collaboratively. Strong interest in pursuing a career in athletics academic advising. Ability to plan, develop and conduct training for student-athletes. Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills. Highly proficient with Microsoft products. Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills. Ability to work with professionalism and confidentiality. Organizational skills and attention to detail. Willingness to work evenings and weekends. Willingness to take initiative. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.  Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree.Currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate program at the University of the Incarnate Word; must be in good academic standing as a UIW graduate student.

Required Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications

BilingualExperience working with student-athletes

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours

Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

STU1044PO

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Students

Desired Start Date

08/01/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Assistant Director for Academic Advising

Salary

Open Date

06/14/2023

Close Date

05/31/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

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