Academic Coordinator for Athletics

Bethune-Cookman University•Daytona Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Department at Bethune-Cookman University invites applications for the full-time position of Academic Coordinator. This position serves certain sport teams as assigned. Specifically, this position assists in assessing student-athlete course performance and monitoring class schedules for graduation requirements and special athletic needs. Helps students understand University and degree requirements and develop a responsible approach to academic planning, and assists student-athletes in selecting and declaring an academic major.

Requirements

Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to demonstrate effective athletic personnel and programmatic administration, leadership and supervisory skills and strategies.
Ability to relate to student athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and parents.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as well as APR used by NCAA institutions.
Ability to interpret and adhere to NCAA Rules and B-CU Academic Standards.
Ability to meet the needs of student-athletes experiencing adjustment or academic difficulties.
Ability to monitor continuing eligibility and satisfactory progress of student-athletes each semester/term using APR, NCAA, and University guidelines.
Knowledge of University and degree requirements.
Master's degree in appropriate area of study and three (3) or more years of related experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.
Working knowledge and experience with applicable NCAA legislation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a collegiate athlete, compliance officer, or a coach in an NCAA Division I program preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as an academic coordinator for certain sport teams as assigned.
Help students understand University and degree requirements and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
Assist student-athletes in selecting and declaring an academic major.
Assist in assessing student-athlete course performance.
Assist and guide student-athletes each semester during the pre-registration process by monitoring their class schedules for graduate requirements and special athletic needs, such as travel and practice times.
Maintain accurate academic records, develop statistical analysis of academic success or challenges, and provide data as requested regarding the academic progress of student-athletes on an ongoing basis.
Communicate with coaches and track the admission status, assessment, and pre-registration of all new student-athletes.
Assist coaches in the recruitment process of student-athletes by sharing academic information and by meeting prospective student-athletes for campus visits.
Assist with on-campus recruitment visits of student-athletes by preliminarily assessing their admissions status for B-CU and academic eligibility status by NCAA standards.
Assist upperclassmen in all graduation matters, e.g., career counseling, letters of recommendation, post-graduate testing and application, etc.
Assist with fall orientation workshops for all entering freshman and transfer student-athletes.
Attend and participate in professional organizational governance.
Monitor and track NCAA, SWAC conference, and institutional eligibility.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.