Athletic Academic Coordinator

Employment Status

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment

Staff

Of Openings

1

Location

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Closing

3/15/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary

The Athletic Academic Coordinator for the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center will serve multiple sports and its student-athletes. The position is mainly responsible for providing academic support, monitoring eligibility and academic progress. This person shall report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The employee provides academic mentoring to assigned teams in compliance with university and NCAA guidelines and in partnership with university major advisors.
• Ensure student-athletes are enrolled in the appropriate classes toward the designated degree program and meeting NCAA Progress Towards Degree requirements.
• Monitor the academic progress of assigned teams and maintain accurate degree plans.
• Participate in the eligibility certification process for assigned student-athletes.
• Assist with the evaluation of high school, junior college and transfer student-athletes.
• Provide reports on the academic status [grades, study hall attendance, tutoring sessions etc...] of assigned teams to Head Coaches and the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.
• Make necessary and appropriate referrals to campus resources on behalf of student-athletes.
• Identify and assist at-risk student-athletes.
• Coordinate travel letters for assigned teams for absences due to team travel.
• The employee will assist with recruitment of prospective student-athletes as needed during official and unofficial visits.
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of all Arkansas State University degree programs and how they affect continuing academic eligibility for student-athletes.
• Assist and participate on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable rules/laws relative to student privacy and FERPA.
• Assist with summer orientation and study hall supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to identify at-risk students.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn Banner, DegreeWorks, Teamworks.
• A strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes.
• Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and ability to present written and oral presentations to student-athletes, coaches and staff.
  
  

General Days/Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Regular and reliable attendance

Must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends

Other

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Preferred Qualification

• Master's Degree
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in academic advising
• Proven Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience in higher education
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I academic eligibility rules and progress towards degree completion requirements
• Ability to work nights and weekends
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The formal equivalent of an earned Bachelor's Degree

Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements

E-Verify Participation Notice

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right To Work

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster Eng_Es.pdf