Student-Athlete Coordinator Academic Development

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Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform in developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Grand Canyon University is seeking a Student-Athlete Coordinator - Academic Development.

What you will do:

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform in developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Grand Canyon University is seeking a Student-Athlete Coordinator - Academic Development.

What you will do:

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Development Center.

• Provide intensive academic support to assigned teams and/or student-athletes, including counseling and advising high risk student-athletes.

• Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study stills within the framework of the students’ academic and athletic time demands.

• Monitor academic performance, prepare and implement individualized plans for at-risk student athletes, and ensure student- athletes meet institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.

• Facilitate study hall.

• Assist in monitoring student-athlete class attendance.

• Schedule tutor appointments.

• Prepare weekly coaches' reports detailing academic progress and issues.

• Assist with registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.

• Assist with student-athlete development workshops and events, planning special events and honorary coaches program. Assist with the planning and execution of community service events.

• Provide leadership and guidance for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required, preferably in the disciplines of Education, Counseling, or Sports Administration.

• Previous experience working with students at collegiate level

• Must possess ability to clearly establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with student athletes

• Must pass a background check including fingerprinting.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus