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
bachelor's 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 master's 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
- expertise in supporting student-athletes at the ncaa division 1 level.
- knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply ncaa and acc rules and regulations.
- knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related university policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
- ability to provide subject matter expertise related to supporting student athletes and counsel others.
- ability to represent the university in the appointed area of student athletes as required.
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, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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how to apply
if qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to florida state university at . if you are a current fsu employee, apply via myfsu > 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.
