Job Description Summary

This position works with the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services team to provide academic support to assigned teams. Assists coaches, athletic administrators, university administrators and faculty with any concerns related to the academic needs and overall development of the student-athletes at Miami University.

This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Provide detailed weekly and end-of-semester reports to SAASS staff, head coaches, and sport administrators on student-athlete academic performance and eligibility status
• Provide one-on-one academic support/learning interventions
• Work with senior ILS to identify at-risk student-athletes
• Educate student-athletes on the registration process, financial aid, NCAA academic progress, study skills, time management, test taking and other skills that support the success of students
• Assist the sport programs in talking with prospective student-athletes, parents, and/or guardians about the academic services provided at Miami University at recruiting visits and scheduled recruiting functions
• Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date continuing eligibility spreadsheets for all assigned student-athletes
• Help monitor and facilitate required study sessions as needed
• Represent the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services on University Committees, and communicate NCAA and MAC rules and regulations on satisfactory progress and eligibility with college academic advisors and support staff
• Address concerns of faculty members regarding student-athlete performance
• Instruct summer bridge workshops as needed
• Other duties as assigned.  (This list of essential duties, tasks and responsibilities is not all-inclusive; individual will perform other related duties as assigned.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree;
• Experience working with College Students (graduate assistantships and internships fulfill this requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Academic advising experience
• Experience working with Native BANNER/BANNER WEB, NCAA data submissions, Degree Audit Reporting Systems (DARS/NCAA DARS)
• Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people
• Proven track record of utilizing and/or redesigning business processes to enhance services for student success

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations;
• Ability to make decisions, handle conflicts, & maintain confidentiality;
• Problem-solving skills and creativity;
• Ability and willingness to perform occasional overnight travel (including team travel);
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Experience working with student-athletes

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of FERPA rules/regulations
• Leadership and managerial skills
• General understanding of the admission application process

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume/cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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