Academic Coordinator for Men's Basketball

Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title
Academic Coordinator for Men's Basketball

Overview
Oversee the normal academic progress from matriculation to graduation of Men’s Basketball student-athletes. Facilitate the overall adjustment and development of Men’s Basketball student-athletes through mentoring and academic skills training.

Essential Duties:
1. In conjunction with the Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services, and the Men’s Basketball coaching staff, design and deliver a comprehensive system of academic support for Men’s Basketball student-athletes. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, assist student-athletes in developing effective study skills, strategies, and habits. Design and facilitate workshops to address under-preparedness and foster academic growth. Travel with the team when necessary and appropriate. Make referrals to additional OAS resources, as well as faculty, faculty advisors and the Dean’s office. Assist in recruiting academically qualified student-athletes. (50%)
2. Communicate regularly with faculty, coaches, and administrators regarding the academic progress of Men’s Basketball student-athletes. Meet weekly with coaches and Athletic administrators to review academic progress. Provide weekly, written status updates to the Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services. Follow up with student-athletes, faculty, and coaches to address academic concerns. (25%)
3. Coordinate and oversee daytime and evening study hall. Prepare travel notifications and progress reports for distribution to faculty. Assist in coordinating student-athlete pre-registration and in the certification of student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. Maintain accurate records in compliance with OAS, College, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. (25%)

Marginal Duties:
Perform all other duties as may be required

Education and Experience Required

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a field of study (i.e., education, counseling, college student personnel, higher education) that enhances the person’s ability to assist student in developing a personalized program for academic development.
• Three years’ experience in a post-secondary environment, working directly with student athletes or an equivalent combination of education and experience with one year directly related to academic mentoring, advising, or counseling.
• Strong developmental orientation in working with students and knowledge of college student development theory/research, especially as it pertains to student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of counseling skills/strategies to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes to take ownership of their academic and personal development.
• Knowledge of learning strategies and study skills; demonstrated ability to teach these skills and strategies in both one-on-one and group situations.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations, especially as they relate to academic progress eligibility.
• Evening and weekend hours required.

Physical Demands

• Sitting in a. normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any directions
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

Employee Status
Full Time

Union Status
Non-Union

Shift:
First

If other, please enter regular schedule.

EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnicorigin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on thepart of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS616P

Closing Date
04/29/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Type: Full-time