What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics Academic Coordinator position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Diversity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Athletics Academic Coordinator
Requisition Number
S01669P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
E31
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
This is a full-time, twelve-month position, which reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services. This position assists in administering Weber State University (WSU) Athletics Department’s comprehensive academic and developmental programs to student-athletes. This position coordinates and monitors the admissions process for new student-athletes for assigned sports; coordinates and monitors pre-registration each semester for assigned sports; maintains team rosters and continuing eligibility checklists for assigned sports; communicates academic status of student-athletes to the respective coaches in a timely fashion; verifies all academic eligibility certification requirements according to institutional, Big Sky Conference, and NCAA rules; compiles semester academic summaries on assigned sports; and serves as an additional liaison to related campus offices. In addition, this position assists with student-athlete development programming.
In accordance with the principles of NCAA rules compliance, it is understood that any employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 year of part-time or full-time related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Seeking applicants with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Must be able to work in a time-sensitive and occasionally pressured environment.
- Ability to accept a flexible work schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Work effectively with a variety of individuals and organizations.
- Must have total commitment to the adherence of NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and Institutional regulations.
Preferred qualifications include:
- A Master’s degree
- Previous experience in a NCAA collegiate athletics setting.
A successful candidate will have the following:
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
02/05/2024
Review Date
02/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
The annual salary for this position starts at $43,500 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin February 19, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin February 19, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/21820
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).