Coordinator Athletic Academics

Position Information

Description:

Provide academic support services to student-athletes at North Dakota State University. Academic support responsibilities include: working with at-risk students, monitoring for academic progress and eligibility, referring to campus-wide academic services, developing academic intervention plans for students. Requires extensive collaboration with coaches, faculty members, campus support services and academic advisors to ensure student-athletes are in NCAA academic compliance. Other duties include acting as an advocate for student-athletes, identifying academically successful students for recognition and or awards, and conducting NCAA required exit interviews. Meeting with athletic recruits and talking about support services. Another duty will be to assist the lead Athletic Academic Coordinator in developing and implementing the student development program and assist with summer bridge programming. The coordinator must maintain an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations, especially those related to academics. The Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director of Athletic Academics and will be part of a team of academic support staff in athletics.

Advertised Salary: $39,000+

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Work experience in a college environment
• Demonstrating ability to plan and execute educational programing
• Demonstrate understanding of development needs of student-athletes
• Experience with individual student support and development
• Ability to collaborate closely with diverse populations and constituencies
• Computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Direct experience with academic support and education programing for college student athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA academic rules

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.