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Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services
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Position Number: 6020010
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

Division/College
Athletics

Department
Student Athlete Support Services

Location
Moscow

Posting Context Statement
The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services. Duties include reports to the Associate Athletic Director of SASS.

Position Overview
The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Academic counseling

Academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors

Assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree

Serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes

This position maintains close liaison with U of I athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and reports to the Associate Athletic Director of SASS.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

One year in academic support at the post-secondary level

One year working with NCAA bylaws and tracking Progress Towards Degree for student-athletes

Experience using organizational and planning skills providing attention to detail

Experience using business software used for word processing, data spreadsheet, calendar and email management

Experience in providing academic support to student-athletes

Experience interacting with student-athletes, faculty, and coaching staffs

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

Ability to travel infrequently within the state and region

Ability to work select evenings and weekends

Must be eligible for N4A membership

Education:

Master's degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Athletic Administration, or another related area

Experience:

Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
Knowledge/Skills/Ability to:

Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines

N4A membership

Ability to work successfully with various groups of people, including student-athletes, faculty, coaching staffs, and administrators

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employee Category
Exempt

Pay Range
$47,424 per year or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE
1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Posting Date
01/27/2025

Closing Date
02/24/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

To Apply, visit:
https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47048