Academic Coordinator for SAASS

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works with the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services team to provide academic support to assigned teams. Assists coaches, athletic administrators, university administrators and faculty with any concerns related to the academic needs and overall development of the student- athletes at Miami University. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner
Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts
Problem-solving skills and creativity
Ability and willingness to perform occasional overnight travel (including team travel)
Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Leadership and managerial skills

Nice To Haves

Academic advising experience
Master’s Degree
Experience working with Native BANNER/BANNER WEB, NCAA data submissions, Degree Audit Reporting Systems (DARS/NCAA DARS)
Experience developing database structures and operations
1 or more years of work with College Students (graduate assistantships and internships fulfill this requirement)
Basic understanding of FERPA rules/regulations
Proven track record of utilizing and/or redesigning business processes to enhance services for student success
General understanding of the admission application process
Experience working with student-athletes

Responsibilities

Provide detailed weekly and end-of-semester reports to SAASS staff, head coaches, and sport administrators on student-athlete academic performance and eligibility status
Provide one-on-one academic support/learning interventions
Work with senior ILS to identify at-risk student-athletes
Help train and support part-time individualized learning specialist when needed
Educate student-athletes on the registration process, financial aid, NCAA academic progress, study skills, time management, test taking and other skills that support the success of students
Assist the sport programs in talking with prospective student-athletes, parents, and/or guardians about the academic services provided at Miami University at recruiting visits and scheduled recruiting functions
Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date continuing eligibility spreadsheets for all assigned student-athletes
Represent the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services on University Committees, and communicate NCAA and MAC rules and regulations on satisfactory progress and eligibility with college academic advisors and support staff
Address concerns of faculty members regarding student-athlete performance
Instruct summer bridge workshops as needed
Other duties as assigned.