JOB SUMMARY
The Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP) is seeking a full-time, professional Academic Counselor (Student Success Counselor). This position will provide academic counseling for men’s and women’s track and field. This person would join a dynamic team of academic counselors who are deeply committed to supporting our student-athlete population as they strive to achieve excellence both in the classroom and in their sports.
This position will assist students in navigating their transition throughout the college experience as well as supporting their exploration of various educational and career goals. This person will also work with students, SASP team members, and campus partners to develop and administer academic enhancement strategies that increase student retention and academic success. This position will provide ongoing academic counseling and monitoring of academic progress as it pertains to the University and NCAA benchmarks. Academic counselors should have a strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of academic advising for student-athletes and individual counseling techniques. This position will be expected to communicate with prospective students, coaches, athletic administration, faculty, and other campus partners to ensure a high level of student support and success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SUMMARY
The Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP) is seeking a full-time, professional Academic Counselor (Student Success Counselor). This position will provide academic counseling for men’s and women’s track and field. This person would join a dynamic team of academic counselors who are deeply committed to supporting our student-athlete population as they strive to achieve excellence both in the classroom and in their sports.
This position will assist students in navigating their transition throughout the college experience as well as supporting their exploration of various educational and career goals. This person will also work with students, SASP team members, and campus partners to develop and administer academic enhancement strategies that increase student retention and academic success. This position will provide ongoing academic counseling and monitoring of academic progress as it pertains to the University and NCAA benchmarks. Academic counselors should have a strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of academic advising for student-athletes and individual counseling techniques. This position will be expected to communicate with prospective students, coaches, athletic administration, faculty, and other campus partners to ensure a high level of student support and success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498129 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information forthree (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on February 5, 2024.
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Person | Role |
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Riley Fitzgerald |
Director of Athletic Leadership |
Jeff Duplisea |
Director of Football Academics |
Ellen Tripp |
Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball) |
Krysta Fitzgerald |
Assistant Director (Men’s Basketball) |
Maureen Howard |
Assistant Director of Learning Services/Learning Specialist (All Teams) |
Alana Butler |
Assistant Director of Athletics/Student-Athlete Success Program |
Person | Role |
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Riley Fitzgerald |
Director of Athletic Leadership |
Krysta Fitzgerald |
Director of Basketball Academics (Men's Basketball) |
Jeff Duplisea |
Director of Football Academics |
Ellen Tripp |
Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball) |
Alana Butler |
Associate Director - SASP (Softball, Mens Hockey) |
Gabrielle Tyer |
Assistant Director of Learning Services/Learning Specialist (All Teams) |
Person | Role |
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Joel Derechinsky |
Director of Football |
Riley Fitzgerald |
Director of Athletic Leadership |
Rachel Howard |
Director of Athletic Enrichment |
Ellen Tripp |
Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball) |
Alana Butler |
Assistant Director - SASP (Softball, Field Hockey, Men's Ice Hockey) |
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