Athletic Academic Support Specialist

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Job Summary:

The Athletic Academic Support Specialist will oversee academic support for assigned student-athletes/sport programs while monitoring academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements, and progress toward graduation. A commitment to exhibit ongoing and open communication with student-athletes, coaches, university faculty/staff, academic advising and support units, athletic administration, and colleagues in SASS is expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of academic guidance counseling – active listening skills, complex problem solving, deductive and inductive reasoning, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes to academically achieve
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of operational procedures at the university level
• Ability to be detail orientated while displaying self-motivation and initiative
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to present and speak for small and large groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Working Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two-years of academic support, counseling and development of student support programs
• Academic background in Psychology, Sport Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, and/or Athletic Counseling preferred.

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About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

The Athletic Academic Support Specialist will oversee academic support for assigned student-athletes/sport programs while monitoring academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements, and progress toward graduation. A commitment to exhibit ongoing and open communication with student-athletes, coaches, university faculty/staff, academic advising and support units, athletic administration, and colleagues in SASS is expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of academic guidance counseling – active listening skills, complex problem solving, deductive and inductive reasoning, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes to academically achieve
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of operational procedures at the university level
• Ability to be detail orientated while displaying self-motivation and initiative
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to present and speak for small and large groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Working Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two-years of academic support, counseling and development of student support programs
• Academic background in Psychology, Sport Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, and/or Athletic Counseling preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from preferred academic background list above.
• Experience working with NCAA Division I student-athletes with hands on experience in academic eligibility requirements highlighted in NCAA DI Bylaw 14
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse population of student-athletes, coaches, and staff with possession of high self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Active member in N4A, NACADA, or similar national academic advising body
• Knowledge of Banner, DARS, EAB Navigate preferred

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• 40% - Provide academic support services to assigned varsity teams by maintaining all academic files for student-athletes, applying continuous review of academic records and progress. Utilize progress reports/alerts and extended monitoring programs to gain vital and timely information from faculty in the assessment of student-athlete academic performance. Maintain schedules, active roster lists, and end of semester grade reports obtained from Registrar’s office and disseminate to appropriate coaches, athletic administrators, and campus partners when necessary. Coordinate and organize team travel letters to send to faculty each semester.
• 20% - Collaborate with various campus partners and college academic advising units to ensure student-athletes meet major, college and university requirements each semester, taking into consideration team practice, travel, and competition schedules. Pro-actively refer student-athletes to appropriate university offices when necessary.
• 20% - Monitor academic eligibility as it relates to the NCAA, Conference, and Northeastern rules and regulations. Partner with the Athletics Compliance Office to complete and maintain eligibility spreadsheets and actively monitor ongoing eligibility/certification processes. Work with SASS Executive Director to monitor sport specific projections of Pattern of Attendance, Co-Op cycles, APR concerns, and degree completion plans. 
• 10% - Schedule and meet with new first-year, transfer, and at-risk student-athletes on assigned varsity teams on a reoccurring basis to facilitate and develop time management, study/test taking strategies to facilitate a successful transition to campus life. Maintain timely and accurate meeting notes in Navigate. Review and report on required study hall hours for student-athletes on assigned teams. 
• 10% - Work cooperatively with SASS Executive Director and other SASS staff to develop educational support programs aimed at improving retention and graduation rates for student-athletes. Supervision of SASS support staff (study hall monitors, graduate assistants, co-ops), administrative duties, nomination and submission to national, conference and university awards, and additional tasks as assigned.

Position Type

Student Services

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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