Student-Athlete Coordinator Academic Development

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Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform in developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Grand Canyon University is seeking a Student-Athlete Coordinator - Academic Development.

What you will do:

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Development Center.

• Provide intensive academic support to assigned teams and/or student-athletes, including counseling and advising high risk student-athletes.

• Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study stills within the framework of the students’ academic and athletic time demands.

• Monitor academic performance, prepare and implement individualized plans for at-risk student athletes, and ensure student- athletes meet institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.

• Facilitate study hall.

• Assist in monitoring student-athlete class attendance.

• Schedule tutor appointments.

• Prepare weekly coaches' reports detailing academic progress and issues.

• Assist with registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform in developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Grand Canyon University is seeking a Student-Athlete Coordinator - Academic Development.

What you will do:

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Development Center.

• Provide intensive academic support to assigned teams and/or student-athletes, including counseling and advising high risk student-athletes.

• Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study stills within the framework of the students’ academic and athletic time demands.

• Monitor academic performance, prepare and implement individualized plans for at-risk student athletes, and ensure student- athletes meet institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.

• Facilitate study hall.

• Assist in monitoring student-athlete class attendance.

• Schedule tutor appointments.

• Prepare weekly coaches' reports detailing academic progress and issues.

• Assist with registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.

• Assist with student-athlete development workshops and events, planning special events and honorary coaches program. Assist with the planning and execution of community service events.

• Provide leadership and guidance for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required, preferably in the disciplines of Education, Counseling, or Sports Administration.

• Previous experience working with students at collegiate level

• Must possess ability to clearly establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with student athletes

• Must pass a background check including fingerprinting.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus