Coordinator of Academic Support – Student-Athlete Success, Academic Success & Retention

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EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 10-month (August – May)

PRIMARY DUTY: This collaborative position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Student Athlete Success Program (SASP) and contributing to initiatives that enhance student success and retention, with a specific focus on student-athletes. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Support, the position will also contribute to various university-wide academic support programs such as tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI). As the Coordinator of Academic Support for Student-Athlete Success, responsibilities also include teaching 77-150 Academic Success Coaching and 77-151 Strategies for Academic Success tailored for student-athletes. Additionally, the role involves participation in the recruitment, development, training, and supervision of student-athlete student staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality academic support services for student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 10-month (August – May)

PRIMARY DUTY: This collaborative position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Student Athlete Success Program (SASP) and contributing to initiatives that enhance student success and retention, with a specific focus on student-athletes. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Support, the position will also contribute to various university-wide academic support programs such as tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI). As the Coordinator of Academic Support for Student-Athlete Success, responsibilities also include teaching 77-150 Academic Success Coaching and 77-151 Strategies for Academic Success tailored for student-athletes. Additionally, the role involves participation in the recruitment, development, training, and supervision of student-athlete student staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality academic support services for student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Schedule, observe, and participate in SASP meetings
• Teach/Co-teach 77-150 Academic Success Coaching and 77-151 Strategies for Academic Success for student-athletes
• Collaborate with Student Success Coaching staff on curriculum and course outcomes for 77-150 and 151 with student athletes in mind.
• Participate in hiring, training, and supporting SASP student mentors, providing regular, quality feedback
• Interact with and connect student-athletes to key campus resources including advisor/success coaches and faculty
• Track attendance/grades for every participating athlete in SASP and Success Coaching
• Monitor SASP mentor documentation for accuracy and thoroughness
• Use Northwest 360 to do outreach to flagged students and to monitor follow-up with campus services
• Communicate with athletic coaches on SASP rosters. Manage the scheduled mentoring appointments for all participating students
• Attend athletic meetings and maintain relationships with athletic administrators and coaches
• Distribute athlete grade checks 4 times per semester to athletic staff
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and families
• Assist the Assistant Director of Academic Support with academic support programs as needed including training staff, observing, certifying programs, etc.
• Attend and participate in Academic Success & Retention unit meetings and collaborate with team members to meet unit goals.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned related to academic success and retention.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience: Experience working in academic, student services, or related field.
Skills: Excellent communications skills (written, oral, and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs), exceptional interpersonal skills; collaboration; learning strategies, planning and time management skills; strong problem analysis and resolution skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office environment, primarily 8 to 5, Monday - Friday, but work may sometimes require a flexible schedule based on service needs, including some early morning, night, and/or weekend hours during key periods in the academic calendar.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2024

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nw... to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.