Student Athlete Academic Coordinator

Job Title : Student Athlete Academic Coordinator

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 60479

Department

Student Athlete Academic Services

Responsibilities

• Facilitating a college success seminar (SLS 1261) course and providing the primary instruction for all incoming student-athletes.
• Serving as a Learning Specialist for assigned student-athletes.
• Designing lesson plans for student athletes in collaboration with campus and athletic partners.
• Supporting the academic endeavors of all student-athletes by implementing educational measures designed by the director of educational services, targeting specifically those student-athletes deemed most at risk, including those diagnosed with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
• Coordinating the mentor program including the recruitment, training, and development of academic mentors within Student-athlete Academic Services.
• Assisting in implementing a systematic, but individualized approach to student-athlete development.
• Meeting regularly (weekly, bi-weekly, or tri-weekly) with at-risk student-athletes to monitor their academic progress and employment of educational strategies.
• Collaborating with Student-Athlete Academic Services staff members to ensure transparency and to develop a holistic approach for student-athlete academic development.
• Presenting educational workshops for student-athletes.
• Assisting student-athletes in receiving educational accommodations as awarded through the Office of Accessibility Services.
• Assisting student-athletes in developing short and long-term goals, improving coping skills, and developing intrinsic motivation.
• Performing educational screening for learning disabilities, scheduling educational testing for learning disabilities, attending educational testing feedback sessions, and developing and implementing educational plans based on test recommendations.
• Maintaining detailed records and paperwork associated with the educational plans for at-risk student-athletes.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in sport management or a closely related degree and 2 years (24 mo) of work experience supporting student-athletes at the NCAA Division 1 level. In the alternative, the employer will accept a masters degree in sport management or a closely related degree and 0 years of work experience supporting student-athletes at the NCAA Division 1 level.

Preferred Qualifications

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, theres the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrows news!

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Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.