Job no: 546921
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Excluded, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time
Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Coordinate and implement “Individual Success Plans”, per assigned student-athletes
• Meet weekly with students to develop effective academic plans (with schedule review, time management, organizational strategies, self-assessment, goal setting, and overall tracking of academic progress as a focus)
• Review graded course work and develop strategies for improvement, as needed
• Develop strong working relationships with student-athletes that emphasize the value of education; and the development of self-reliance, self-confidence, empowerment, and intrinsic motivation
• Advise and counsel identified student-athletes regarding academic performance, including course/major selection, developing graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking, and other skills necessary for academic success
• Review academic schedules for assigned student-athletes each semester to ensure student-athletes are enrolled in degree applicable credits
• Provide summer school academic planning for targeted student-athletes
• Develop, implement and evaluate team academic success plan each semester for assigned team(s)
• Manage all working relationships with student-athletes and staff in a confidential manner
• Communicate accurately and thoroughly with athletic academic advisors, coaches, and University support staff
• Provide accurate daily, weekly, and semester academic progress reports, as requested.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate study strategies for student athletes
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes, including daily monitoring of class attendance, academic appointment attendance, and grades and ensuring they meet all NCAA, MWC and Fresno State academic rules of eligibility
• Conduct recruiting meetings with prospective student-athletes per coaching staff requests
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Services.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• NCAA rules and regulations associated with academics.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word for Windows and Excel.
• General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field.
• General knowledge of related policies, procedures and practices.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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