Academic Coordinator of Olympic Sports - Athletics

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Academic Coordinator of Olympic Sports will create and implement programming to ensure academic support and success of student-athletes at ACU and to assist with institutional, Conference, and NCAA reporting in the areas of student academic performance. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Experience in academic programming, advising, and support.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in conflict management, mediation, and resolution.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights or weekends.
Competent with various software packages: Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Drive, Banner, Slate, Workday, Teamworks, ARMS, CAi, etc.
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and reliable.
Accurate and detail-oriented.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Ability to interact well with a diverse population, including: coaches, faculty, staff, current and prospective students, and administration.
Strong Christian beliefs and participation in a local church.
Ability to endure long hours in a variety of work environments.
Ability to endure fast-paced schedules.
Ability to endure non-traditional working hours.
Ability to withstand stressful situations.
Ability to endure extensive computer work.

Nice To Haves

Academic advising or support programming experience preferred (1-2 years)

Responsibilities

Takes lead role in development and coordination of all academic support services for assigned sports.
Provide academic advising/mentoring services for at-risk student-athletes.
Collection and analysis of student-athlete academic data.
Serves as liaison between the athletic department and faculty, advisors, and staff.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with coaching staff through documentation and attending regularly scheduled meetings.
Monitor continuing student-athlete progress toward degree in conjunction with the Registrar Office (e.g. major/minor changes, class changes, grades).
Assist with the eligibility certification of student-athletes.
Assist with orientation programming for all new incoming student-athletes.
Assist in the identification of at-risk students each semester.
Assist in the coordination of functions for the student-athletes (e.g. new student orientation, banquet, graduation reception, professional/personal development).
Review academic progress with students and assist in advising throughout the year to meet progress toward degree requirements.
Meet with prospective student-athletes and parents on recruiting visits as required.
Facilitate study hall sessions and be willing to travel with the team.
Maintain close working relationships with campus advisors to facilitate student-athlete class scheduling.
Maintain excused travel letters and data on absence totals for student-athletes.
Oversee scholarship book purchase and return procedures.
Collect data and statistics required for various reports (e.g. hours attempted and earned, athlete graduation rates, GPA, probation and suspension list).
Assist in compilation of data required for any national, regional, or Conference academic awards.
Oversee graduate assistants/interns in the Academic Office.
Assist with workers for special events (NCAA/Conference events).