Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development and Retention

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development and Retention will serve as an integral piece of our academics and compliance office. Predominately focusing on the academic success of our at-risk student population and men's and women’s basketball teams, this position will also be tasked with creating programming centered on the holistic development of our student-athletes, along with initiatives that will aid in retention. In addition, this position will be advising student-athletes and aiding them in creating their schedules each semester. This position will also aid in completing transfer evaluations as it pertains to incoming transfers and their eligibility, and assist in tracking eligibility for all student athletes. This position will also serve as a co-advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committe (SAC), aiding in the development and maintaining Building Trojans programming for student-athletes. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
One year of experience working in a college student services area
Possess positive interpersonal skills
Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse educational and social backgrounds
Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA regulations
Ability to multitask
Effective organizational skills
Strong listening skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job without reasonable accommodation
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a sport-related field
Two years of experience working in a college student services area
Experience working with at-risk student-athletes

Responsibilities

Advising of student athletes
Completion of Transfers, Evaluations and Inital Evaluations of High School Students
Serve as a co-advisoor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committe (SAAC)
Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of identified student-athletes - specifically MBB and WBB with the oversight of the Director of Academic’s/SWA
Mentor of incoming and returning Student-Athletes, with goal setting and professional development
Work with students one-on-one and in small groups and assist with skill development by teaching study skills and promoting skill development within the content areas of the student's courses
Work with the Associate Director of Athletic Academics to recommend a course of action by providing services, policies, procedures, and informational material related to student-athletes with learning challenges
Support academic programs by providing skill techniques, time management, and related academic information to students; evaluating students’ academic abilities and skills; assisting students in developing academic plans
Contribute to academic programming including the Trojan Transition (summer bridge) programming, class rank meetings, and orientation sessions, and Student-Athlete Graduation
Serve as liaison for school and academic departments by interpreting academic policies and procedures and curriculum issues
Serve as Tutor coordinator with regard to the selection, hiring, and assigning of tutors
Meet with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits and provide coaches with relevant NCAA Eligibility Center information regarding prospective student-athletes
Work with Associate AD/SWA on special projects for teams and assist with Community Service projects as well as Life Skills
Perform other related duties as assigned