Athletics Academic Advisor I

About FIU

 

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

 

Coordinates and maintains academic records, meets with student-athletes to verify academic progress and attends meetings with coaches.

• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes.
• Serves as liaison with other support services including Orientation, Career Services, Admissions, Registration and Records, athletics and compliance.
• Coordinates preparation of learning plan suitable to each student athlete's intended major, and in accordance with university policies and NCAA guidelines.
• Provides academic support services to student athletes, including assistance with admissions, registration, and tutoring coordination.
• Assists with the development and implementation of academic support programs and services including such areas as study skills, time management, life skills, and career planning.

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

 

Coordinates and maintains academic records, meets with student-athletes to verify academic progress and attends meetings with coaches.

• Monitors academic progress of student-athletes.
• Serves as liaison with other support services including Orientation, Career Services, Admissions, Registration and Records, athletics and compliance.
• Coordinates preparation of learning plan suitable to each student athlete's intended major, and in accordance with university policies and NCAA guidelines.
• Provides academic support services to student athletes, including assistance with admissions, registration, and tutoring coordination.
• Assists with the development and implementation of academic support programs and services including such areas as study skills, time management, life skills, and career planning.
• Maintains communications with faculty relating to the academic progress of student athletes.
• Participates in professional development activities, training opportunities, and staff meetings to ensure staying informed of NCAA rules and university policies that may affect student athletes.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Coordinator, Academic Support Services.
• Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinates as it relates to NCAA regulations. Reviews, understands and abides by department procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student-athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Facilitates and coordinates continuing student-athletes NCAA academic eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree.

Desired Qualifications

 

• Experience working with student athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $41,000

Work Schedule

 

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

 

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Travel to FIU Campus

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu.  All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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