Academic Success Coordinator-Athletics

Job ID: 269763
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary

The Academic Success Coordinator (Athletics) (ASC-A) will plan, develop, and manage the implementation and monitoring of academic support programming for student-athletes at Augusta University. As a student-centered professional, they will join the team at the Academic Success Center (ASC), a unit dedicated to helping students reach their academic potential, and report to the unit Director. This is a multi-faceted position that is responsive to the academic goals of our student-athletes and supports the `Student First' mission of the AU Athletics Department.

This role requires strong communication and collaborative skills to function effectively as part of a student-centered team. The key tasks of the role include one-on-one academic coaching, developing and monitoring student success plans, hosting seminars and workshops, collaborating with faculty and university stakeholders to ensure clear communication channels and accurate information sharing, maintaining precise records for regular reporting, and advocating for students in their academic journey. The overall goal for the ASC-A is to provide student-athletes with personalized service through an effective coordinating and coaching program designed to help them reach their academic potential.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

MANAGE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING OF STUDENT-ATHLETES: Building strong, collaborative relationships with student-athletes to support their academic growth and personal development. Monitoring all student-athlete class schedules, grades, current semester course load, and progress toward a degree as it impacts eligibility, academic success, and graduation will be done in conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academic Services (or departmental designee). Developing and maintaining an effective coaching program that includes creating Individual Academic Success Plans (IASP) for all student-athletes. Scheduling regular meetings during the term to review academic progress and make adjustments as needed. Providing insight to academic advisors regarding advisement decisions based on eligibility and progress toward a degree. Monitoring study hall hours
Referring student-athletes to the appropriate academic and non-academic support services as needed. Attending departmental meetings in the ASC, ISSE, and the Athletic Department as necessary. Managing the recruitment, training, and development of a graduate assistant

SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE ASC THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY BY: Cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment, respecting differences in the AU community, utilizing effective text, email, and verbal communication techniques with active and prospective students. Collaborating and communicating with faculty regarding student progress and support options. Providing feedback and follow-up with faculty on student progress in conjunction with the Director, serving as liaison, and collaborating with appropriate University programs, services, and organizations to develop programming to promote student athlete's academic success. Teaching 'Academic Success Instruction and Innovations (ASII) 1101 ' Learning for Success' for student-athletes once a term.

ENGAGE IN DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS THROUGH: Documenting meetings and updates on student progress in the electronic records system. Generating timely reports to ensure up-to-date information is shared with institutional partners. Monitoring and tracking the academic progress of all student-athletes utilizing Navigate, maintaining data related to student enrollment, attendance, retention, and tracking of benchmarks for program assessment and development.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of experience working with various student populations. MSc, MEd, MAT, and equivalents accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to recognize opportunities and experience in developing innovative programs.
Flexible attitude and agile approach for a fast-paced work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrated experience working with students for academic success.

Demonstrated experience with teaching, pedagogy and pedagogical strategies.

Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team, establishing rapport and collaborating with a variety of organization stakeholders.

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint or comparable software programs.

Experience with BANNER and student tracking software preferred.

Multicultural competencies, knowledge, and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday-Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $38,913 - $47,065.11

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 269763

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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