Athletics Advising Graduate Assistant

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Athletics Advising Graduate Assistant

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Position Title

Athletics Advising Graduate Assistant

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Academic Year

2024-2025

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Athletics Advising Graduate Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to: mentoring student-athletes; assisting Athletics Academic Advisors with the support of student-athlete academic goals, and determining the educational support needs of student-athletes. Athletics Advising Graduate Assistant reports to Athletic Academic Advisor.

Essential Functions

Assist athletics academic advisors and student-athletes with academic advising issues.

Conduct weekly academic meetings with assigned student-athletes.

Serve as a point of contact for information and academic referral service to student athletes.

Create and maintain Athletics Academic social media platforms and newsletter.

Conduct student workshops on student success skills.

Assist in collecting data and preparing reports for athletics academic advisors in all aspects of academic support services.

Assist in meetings with recruits as needed.

Maintain the confidentiality of student records.

Other duties as assigned by the director of advising and/or athletics academic advisors.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Ability to work collaboratively. - Strong interest in pursuing a career in athletics academic advising. - Ability to plan, develop and conduct training for student athletes. - Excellent verbal, written and technical communication skills. - Highly proficient with Microsoft products. - Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills. - Ability to work with professionalism and confidentiality. - Organizational skills and attention to detail. Willingness to work evenings and weekends. - Willing to take initiative. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. | | Required Education |
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. - Currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate program at the University of the Incarnate Word; must be in good academic standing as a UIW graduate student. | | Required Work Experience |
None. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Bilingual. - Experience working with student-athletes. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
None. | | Work Hours |
Monday through Friday, up to 25 hours per week. | | Physical Demands |
None. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1201PO | | Number of Vacancies | 2 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | 06/03/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Athletic Academic Advisor | | Salary | $2,100 per semester | | Open Date | 05/16/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
None. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Student Class Schedule Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Unofficial Transcripts 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UIW graduate student, or have you been accepted to the UIW graduate program?
   • No
   • Yes, I am a current graduate student
   • Yes, I have been accepted to the graduate program

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