Student Athlete Academic Coordinator I

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Job Summary

The Student Athlete Academic Coordinator I coordinates support services for student athletes as they navigate athletic eligibility and academic achievement toward degree completion.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Student Athlete Academic Coordinator I coordinates support services for student athletes as they navigate athletic eligibility and academic achievement toward degree completion.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Monitors student progress towards degree and sport eligibility status, including closely monitoring student-athlete grades. Reports concerns to director, coach, and sport administrators.
• Coordinates academic support for student-athletes in the Hartley Academic Resource Center, including tutors, peer academic coaching, and writing lab.
• Leads structured study halls for first time in college, new transfer, and academic at-risk students. Monitors study hall hours for teams with timed requirements.
• Fosters interactions with students in a supportive atmosphere where students will achieve self-sufficiency while implementing their educational goals to reach degree completion in coordination with their goals as student-athletes.
• Works to diligently provide guidance in academic and personal development in a collaborative and mentoring environment.
• Communicates with faculty regarding student-athlete missed class times due to illness or injury.
• Reviews program requirements and prerequisites for NCAA conflicts. Reviews course schedule for practice and travel conflicts.
• Meets with prospective student athletes during campus visits; answers questions and explains campus support services.
• Reviews general admissibility of prospective student-athletes via transcripts.
• Educates and guides student on how to find FGCU technology (Gulfline, Canvas, Eagle Mail, and other resources).
• Reviews student academic and career goals alignment.
• Assists students in understanding academic policies and procedures (grade forgiveness, withdrawal deadlines, repeat rules, and other policies).
• Discusses extracurricular activities that foster personal development.
• Informs students about campus resources. Refers to other departments on campus for resources and/or work with student’s success network members to foster assistance in degree completion.
• Assists Director with theNCAAcontinuing eligibility certification process for assigned sports, which includes mid-year certification, year-end and post-summer session certification of eligibility.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Post-graduate professional experience working in an academic advising environment, admissions office, or related area in higher education.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience delivering student programming both in-person and virtually (such as workshops and orientation).
• Experience advising student-athletes at a Division I university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of theoretical models of college student development and students in transition.
• Knowledge ofNCAArules on progress towards degree and academic progress rate (APR).
• Knowledge of advising theory and models of development advising.
• Knowledge of state statutes and rules of higher education within the state of Florida.
• Possesses Interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in teaching or ability to present material to audience.
• Coordination, planning, and organization skills.
• Skill and ability to provide attention to detail.
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build positive rapport with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to learn and use academic advising-related technology, such as Microsoft Office, Banner, Degree Works, Appointment Manager, and Florida Shines.
• Ability to learn easily and disseminate detailed information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others or in teams.
• Ability to work with complex systems in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a changing environment.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade: 15