Summary

The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator counsels and guides VCU's student-athletes to education success. The Student-Athlete Academic Coordinator works with student-athletes to get them prepared for a career after college.

Typical Duties

• Coordinate academic advising for at least two Division l varsity teams;
• Work with the Compliance office and Records & Registration to monitor and ensure the eligibility of the student-athletes;
• Monitor academic progress of the student-athletes and update coaches;
• Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course stay at VCU as required by the NCAA;
• Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning utilizing major maps and other resources;
• Work with student-athletes on strategies to enhance their overall success;
• Teach at least one section per year of UNIV 1xx or 2xx courses;
• Identify at risk student-athletes and make appropriate referrals;
• Meet with prospective student-athletes, families, and coaches;
• Some work assignments and/or event participation will require weekend and/or evening hours; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Education and Experience

• An advanced degree, or education and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree, is required;
• Experience working with student-athletes at a large, diverse, urban, NCAA Division l university;
• Must have thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes towards academic achievement;
• Experience in academic advising in a culturally diverse university environment with student-athletes of varying academic levels;
• Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a member at VCU.

Preferred hiring standards:

• A Master's degree in social work, counseling, higher education administration, sport leadership, humanities or related area;
• Multilingual skills are desirable;
• Personal student-athlete collegiate experience;
• Experience working in a university student-athlete support services or other related support activity; and
• Experience teaching and/or leading workshops.

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Light lifting; pushing/pulling; standing; sitting; repetitive motion; walking; reaching; bending.

Fast pace; multiple stimuli; intense customer interaction; frequent change.

Memory; reasoning; hearing; reading; analyzing; logic; verbal communication; written communication.

Salary Range: Minimum of $47,000

Position Details:

Department: Athletics
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Takeya McLaurin

Contact Email: tmmclaurin@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-828-4813