Student-Athlete Support Services Coordinator

Hiring Department:Athletics Department - Student-Athlete Support Services Coordinator

Minimum Hiring Salary / Position Classification:  $30,000/Annual, Full-Time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans. 
Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; may include evenings , weekends, holidays

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.


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Position Details:

The Student-Athlete Support Serivces Coordinator will provide comprehensive assistance to the athletics department in the area of academic services including providing leadership education, and serving as an academic advisor which includes but is not limited to assisting with class selection, monitoring graduation requirements/tracking on graduation, assisting students experience academic difficulties and setting educational goals, assisting with study tables, and arranging tutoring.
 

Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of compliance including but not limited to:

• Responsible for monitoring progress toward degree certification for NCAA eligibility (PTDS) as well as initial eligility for PSA's for sports assigned.
• Assist with continuing eligibility of current student-athletes including monitoring, recording and reviewing academic progress, and communicating with staff and student-athletes, particularly for assigned teams.
• Serve as a secondary liaison to various campus constituents and will serve as a secondary administrative liaison for the student athlete advisory committee (SAAC) and providing leadership education opportunities (Hawkademy).
• Assist with all student-athelte development programming
• Assists with completion of required UND, NCAA and conference academic reporting documents. Promote compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations.

Required Competencies:

• Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni and general public.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have a commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations. 
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student athletes including having a valid driver’s license.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year experience in college level academic advising
• 1 year experience in college level student programming
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 



Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at an NCAA Division, I, II or III Athletics Department
• Experience with peoplesoft or other applicable higher education software systems
• Experience with developing student academics/learning skills

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.