Student Athlete Academic Support Assistant (Entry-Level Trainee Appointment)

Details•Sacramento, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Athlete Academic Support Assistant is part of the Student Athlete Resource Center’s (SARC) Academic Support Services. Student Athlete Academic Support Assistants provide academic and overall program support in the form of one-on-one mentoring meetings, academic center/study hall monitoring, academic tracking, and serve as a resource for onboarding student-athletes. Student Athlete Academic Support Assistants meet with each of their assigned students at least once a week to review their academic progress. In these meetings, the academic support intern discusses and reviews the student’s academic progress by reviewing their coursework, syllabi, study skills, time management, class attendance, assignments, and tests. Academic Support Assistants may also provide tutoring, schedule and/or refer out to campus tutoring resources – assisting the athlete in connecting with the support services necessary. Academic Support Interns report their students’ academic progress, meeting attendance, and other pertinent information to the full-time SARC staff. This can include compiling weekly reports with student-athlete academic status updates to be shared with the respective coaching staff via email or in-person team staff meetings. Academic Support Interns may also provide support in student-athlete onboarding strategies which can include learning assessments, online class platform tutorials, class schedule review and textbook acquisition. These efforts contribute to the Sacramento State retention and graduation success rate initiatives.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior.
Working knowledge of research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information.
Working knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing.
Ability to gather and analyze data.
Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews.
Ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations orally.
Ability to write clear and concise reports.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
Ability to provide effective student services such as advising, tutoring, counseling, or other related duties in a college setting.
Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and administrators.
Effective communication skills in-person, on the phone and via online systems.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while providing direct service to students, even in difficult situations.
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Ability to pass a background check.
Must reside in the State of California.
Must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or familiarity in working with, coaching, or mentoring athletes.
Knowledge of collegiate athletics environments/NCAA compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and overall program support in the form of one-on-one mentoring meetings.
Monitor academic center/study hall.
Perform academic tracking.
Serve as a resource for onboarding student-athletes.
Meet with assigned students at least once a week to review academic progress, coursework, syllabi, study skills, time management, class attendance, assignments, and tests.
Provide tutoring or schedule/refer out to campus tutoring resources.
Report students’ academic progress, meeting attendance, and other pertinent information to the full-time SARC staff.
Compile weekly reports with student-athlete academic status updates for coaching staff.
Provide support in student-athlete onboarding strategies, including learning assessments, online class platform tutorials, class schedule review, and textbook acquisition.