Academic Coordinator Position Available In Craighead, Arkansas

Academic Coordinator
Arkansas State University
in Jonesboro, AR

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Full-Time

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted:

06/23/2025

Category:

Athletics –

Athletic Administration Working Title:

Academic Coordinator Position #: P00085

Department:

Academic Support Center for

Athletes Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff # of openings: 1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with

Experience Closing:

7/1/25 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Athletic Academic Coordinator for the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center will serve multiple sports and its student-athletes. The position is responsible for providing academic support, monitoring eligibility and academic progress. This person shall directly report to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate degree plans, monitor NCAA Progress Toward Degree requirements (6, 18, 24 and percentage), participate in the certification process for assigned student-athletes, evaluate high school and junior college transcripts, and assist with administrative responsibilities
Produce reports to be shared with coaches and other athletic administration such as grades, study hall sessions, tutoring, etc.
Assist coaches in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits
Maintains compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules to ensure academic and administrative integrity
Relate effectively with adult student learners, coaches, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Identify at-risk students and make necessary referrals
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations Working knowledge/experience with NCAA Division I academic eligibility policies and procedures Knowledge of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel Working knowledge or ability to learn Banner, DegreeWorks, Teamworks and all

Microsoft Office Applications General Days/Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Preferred Qualification:

Master’s degree, preferably with a major in Student Affairs, Counseling, Sport Management or other related field and at least one year of experience in a student-athlete support services and/or an NCAA athletic department.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Bachelor’s degree is required. Strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes; strong work ethic, excellent communication skills (i.e. presentations, written and oral), and attention to detail. Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf E-Verify Right to

Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Arkansas State University is also committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.
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