The University of Akron, a NCAA Division 1 institution (FBS) and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking applicants for a Coordinator of Athletics Academic Support Services. This position will assist student athletes in pursuit of their educational goals by developing and assisting with study plans to increase retention and graduation rates of student athletes. May be assigned to one or more sports programs.

Duties: Organize and run all study halls and study times for student athletes and/or assigned sports programs. Schedule tutors and learning specialists when needed. Conduct weekly organization meetings with individual players. Conduct daily communications with coach responsible for individual.

Track weekly attendance and academic performance of student athletes or assigned sports programs. Generate weekly attendance report(s) for coaches.
Meet with coaches weekly to discuss academic progress and concerns of individuals from their teams. Participate in team functions.
Meet with recruits and parents of recruits to give overview of the support services offered to our student -athletes. May travel with assigned sports program if

The University of Akron, a NCAA Division 1 institution (FBS) and member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking applicants for a Coordinator of Athletics Academic Support Services. This position will assist student athletes in pursuit of their educational goals by developing and assisting with study plans to increase retention and graduation rates of student athletes. May be assigned to one or more sports programs.

Duties: Organize and run all study halls and study times for student athletes and/or assigned sports programs. Schedule tutors and learning specialists when needed. Conduct weekly organization meetings with individual players. Conduct daily communications with coach responsible for individual.

Track weekly attendance and academic performance of student athletes or assigned sports programs. Generate weekly attendance report(s) for coaches.
Meet with coaches weekly to discuss academic progress and concerns of individuals from their teams. Participate in team functions.
Meet with recruits and parents of recruits to give overview of the support services offered to our student -athletes. May travel with assigned sports program if

necessary.
Communicate with faculty on a weekly basis to track classroom behavior and

academic progress.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree. Requires a minimum of one year experience in tutoring and/or assisting students with their daily academics and development of
study skills.. Proficient with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, internet and email required. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations along with familiarity of new NCAA academic reform

initiatives preferred.

Additional Position Information:

Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin on September 5, 2024.

Compensation :The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions :To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Sena Jodoin

Email:

sjodoin@uakron.edu

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