Student Athlete Development and Retention Coordinator

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Title: Student Athlete Development and Retention Coordinator

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: $20.51 - $23.06

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Title: Student Athlete Development and Retention Coordinator

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: $20.51 - $23.06

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Salary Range: Administrative Non-exempt Hourly Rate

EEO Job Group: 2 C8

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forStudent Athlete Development and Retention Coordinator.

Responsible for providing academic support for academically at-risk student-athletes..

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide academic and support to an assigned group of identified student-athletes, with the oversight of the Director of Academic and Support Services for Student-Athletes.

• Mentor of incoming and returning student-athletes, with goal setting and professional development.

• Assists student-athletes with the monitoring of grades, communication with professors, and keeping track of assignments within guidelines set forth by the Director of Academic and Support Services for Student-Athletes.

• Work with Faculty Athletic Representative to track on missed assignments due to travel.

• Provides coaches with real time information on academic progress of student-athletes.

• Work with student-athletes one-on-one and in small groups and assists with skill development by teaching study skills and promoting skill development.

• Works with the Director of Academic and Support Services for Student Athletes to recommend a course of action by providing services, policies, procedures, and informational material related to student-athletes with learning challenges.

• Supports academic programs by providing skill techniques, time management and related academic information to students.

• Coordinate tutoring with Director of Academic and Support Services for Student Athletes.

• Assist with Life Skills programs.

• Works with Academic Affairs on retention initiatives.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requ** ired Knowledge and Skills**

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Attentiveness to detail; strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner.

• Must possess strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with students and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels.

• Proficient use of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and e-mail.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Prefe** rred Knowledge and Skills**

• Experience in administrative of intercollegiate athletics strongly preferred.

• Experience working with diverse group of students including students receiving federal and state aid and students at academic risk.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Periodic travel with teams may be required.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention Ms. Alexandra Eaton. Application materials should include:

• Resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Ms. Alexandra Eaton, search committee chair, at aceaton1@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before August 16, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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