What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Assistant position at Fitchburg State University?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Athletics Academic Success Advisor serves as an integral part of the athletic department and is key to contributing to the academic success of our student-athletes. This individual will provide academic counseling for student-athletes to include learning and academic needs assessments, as well as study and learning strategies to promote skill building for students enrolled in the program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and monitor all facets of a sustained academic support program for student-athletes that results in improved retention rates, academic success, and graduation rates for student-athletes.
- Oversee and coordinate a student-athlete study hall program for first-year and academically-at-risk students.
- Meet with students individually to monitor academic progress and provide counseling for academic issues.
- Create and lead an educational programming series targeted towards helping student-athletes adjust to life as a collegiate student-athlete that is based on their current academic year and needs specific to that audience.
- Hire, train, and supervise two (2) part-time study hall coordinators and ensure they are meeting the goals of the program and scheduled appropriately throughout the academic year.
- Orient students to the Fitchburg State University advising system (LA&S and programmatic requirements); facilitate pre-advising for course selection each semester.
- Provide tailored services necessary for students to achieve and maintain good academic standing.
- Collaborate with advisees, faculty, and staff to monitor, analyze, and evaluate academic progress including monitoring midterm alerts and distributing that information to coaches.
- Make referrals and coordinate services with other support and academic departments as needed.
- Track progress towards degree completion and help student-athletes design and implement academic success strategies.
- Provide semester based and annual reports to the Director of Athletics on the academic success of student-athletes.
- Communicate and strategize regularly with all head coaches on the academic success needs of their athletic teams.
- Collaborate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and assist with managing any faculty issues that arise.
- Serve on institutional committees and participate in campus events.
- Seek and attend opportunities for professional development.
- Serve as a member of the athletic department leadership team and assist with other department initiatives and projects as needed.
- Assume other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by the director.
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2-3 years of experience working in academic support services or related experience.
- 2-3 years of experience as a head or assistant coach at the college level and working with student-athletes.
- Understanding of, and experience working with, mentor programs.
- Experience working in an education setting, post-secondary preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.
- Some evening or weekend work may be required.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check), Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI); a background check satisfactory to the university.
- Ability to perform the above duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or related field preferred.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, grant funded, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with education and experience. The continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
- a pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
- life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
- long-term disability coverage
- dental insurance
- 20 vacation days accrued per year
- 15 sick days accrued per year
- 5 personal days per year
- paid holidays
- tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more...
Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fitchburg State University strongly recommends that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
