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Under the supervisor of Gossett Student-Athlete Center's Athletic Academic Counselors, the Assistant Athletic Academic Counselors will be responsible for providing academic support to a caseload of student-athletes while monitoring continuing eligibility and ensuring progress towards graduation.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overseeing and managing Study hall for participating student-athletes from assigned sport programs including day time and night time operations
- Advise & assist a caseload of student-athletes with course selection to meet career goals and athletic demands
- Monitor academic progress of a caseload of student-athletes in accordance to institutional, Big Ten, and NCAA eligibility regulations
- Hold weekly academic sessions with designated caseload of at-risk students to help develop academic skills including time management, organization, use of all resources, etc.
- Complete session reports in addition to assisting AAC with weekly academic report to coaches
- Communicate regularly with assigned Athletic Academic Counselor & Learning Specialist specific to the academic performance of assigned at-risk student-athletes
- Assist with summer bridge, recruiting , GSAC/3ACE conference and other various projects as assigned
- Maintain academic integrity at ALL times while adhering to all GSAC, University of Maryland, B1G, and NCAA rules and regulations
- Participate in regularly scheduled training specific to role of AAC/ALS in order to enhance and develop the necessary skill sets to best prepare for a full-time career
Other Essential Functions:
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail (specifically google suite, microsoft office & various university systems)
- Ability to set appropriate professional boundaries and serve as a professional supervisor, monitor and leader of a diverse student-athlete population during study hall and meetings/trainings
- Maintain a high level of cultural awareness and competency
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings and some weekends
- Maintain academic integrity at all times
- Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and accurately (oral and written)
Qualifications:
- Master's degree required; preferred educational background in Student Personnel, Social Work, Counseling, Education or Sport Administration.
- Preference is also given to applicants who have completed a Graduate Assistantship in athletic academic services and/or have N4A membership.
- Must have a desire to obtain full-time employment in the Athletic Academic Services profession.
- Experience working with at-risk student populations within an academic setting
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
To Apply: Upload (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFL8mzk2d7TlKP4iO05xKH7fc7hAXF7FD-fTSBAi8wCk2tgg/viewform?usp=sf_link.
Compensation: $18/HR
Duration: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (one year)
Best Consideration Date: April 10, 2023
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
