Job Title

Athletics Academic Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

ACE - Advising & Retention

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.06 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Athletics Academic Specialist, under general supervision, monitors the academic progress of student athletes. Develops and maintains tutorial and study hall programs for student athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to and monitors National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference rules and regulations. Reports violations of NCAA rules and regulations to the proper officials.

• Stays abreast of modern trends, techniques, and strategies by attending and taking part in clinics, workshops, and continued training of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Maintains updated information on each student athlete’s academic programs.

• Provides ongoing evaluation of prospective student athletes’ academic eligibility and informs coaches of the academic statuses of student athletes.

• Assists coaches on academic matters relative to student athletes. Assist with reports and surveys related to academics.

• Monitor academic progress rate and graduation rate of student athletes.

  This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Advises current and prospective student athletes concerning their academic requirements. Provides mentoring for students.

• Works with stakeholders and oversees academic progress per University, Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. Ensure compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and TAMIU Athletics core values.

• Assists with the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program.

• Acts as liaison coordinating with the Office of Student Success and ACE Academic Support to implement tutoring and learning skills, particularly for at-risk athletes.

• Monitor, track, and report all student-athletes and other assigned students’ academic progress towards a degree.

• Provide Early Alert assistance and accurately assess student-athletes and other assigned students’ eligibility and progress.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

• Experience – Two years of related experience in academic advising/counseling students.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s in applicable field such as Sports Science or sports-related field.

• Experience in working with student-athletes in terms of knowledge of NCAA compliance and eligibility criteria.

• Experience working with at-risk students.

• Experience in academic support services of students.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• NCAA eligibility rules and regulations.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of:

• Teaching and academic coaching.

• Academic support programs.

Ability to:

• Consolidate and interpret data for the purpose of assessing targeted interventions to assist student-athletes and non-student-athletes toward graduation.

• Employ institutional software in academic advising.

• Work cohesively with academic support services in ensuring student-athletes and non-student-athletes in regulating their progress toward graduation.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face, interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• Work flexible hours as needed during registration or athlete-related events.

Salary: $19.06/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• At least 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information, and

• Unofficial transcript(s)

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines.

TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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