Academic Success Coach- Part-Time

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Lexington, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Director of Cadet-Athlete Development and Director of Athletic Compliance, the Academic Success Coach will be asked to help assist in the fulfillment and facilitation of the first-year transitional program. The Academic Success Coach will serve as a liaison between the first-year cadet-athlete and Cadet-Athlete Development professional staff, helping to monitor academic success, and encourage the development of self-advocacy. The Director of Cadet-Athlete Development works hand in hand with Academic Success Coaches to identify those in need of supplemental resources, and to communicate with coaching staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in student services (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
• Previous experience working in intercollegiate athletics or intercollegiate athletics academic support
• Ability to work non traditional work hours, as required

Responsibilities

• Working with first year cadet-athletes to monitor academic performance, teach organization, planning, and other learning & study skills and strategies.
• Be familiar with academic support and enhancement resources available, policy and procedure of the VMI, including the Honor Code, Southern Conference, and NCAA
• Communicate effectively with cadets by establishing a positive rapport and by keeping a professional, patient, and engaged demeanor.
• Oversight of NCAA guided study session hours
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level