What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student-Athlete Success Specialist position at Cleveland State University?
Responsible for maintaining a caseload of students-athletes to enhance academic strategy development and support student success. Student Athlete Success Specialists encourage achievement of goals through self-assessment, reflection and connection to campus and community resources with a goal of graduation. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in social work, psychology, counseling and education.
- One (1) year of experience in academic support services in an educational or non-profit setting. Experience can be in advising, mentoring, tutoring, student programming or student services.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education or related field.
- One (1) year experience in higher education retention programs.
- Experience using an online student engagement system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to increase persistence, retention, and graduation rates.
- Ability to creatively motivate, empower, and recognize students.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and decision-making abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player.
- Possess the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
- Possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Knowledge of utilizing social media network communications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number
PT0703598S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
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Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
04/24/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Review Begins
05/02/2025
Tentative Start Date
