Athletics Academic Coordinator Position Available In Duval, Florida

The academic coordinator will provide holistic academic support and monitor the academic progress of assigned student-athletes from matriculation to graduation and assist with the coordination of assigned academic programs as well as student-athlete development events and initiatives.

Provides academic support to student-athletes and assists with academic coaching in areas including study skills, time management, organizational skills, and other aspects of student life. Meets regularly with student to monitor academic progress, class attendance, and grades. Communicates student-athletes academic progress, grade checks and reporting weekly to coaching staff. Provides information to student-athletes and coaches regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility. Provides assistance in course scheduling, career planning, and other University academic requirements. Serves as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and professional advisors in the university. Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and academic progress in collaboration with certifying officer and professional advisors. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs. Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications:

This position requires either (a) Masters degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelors degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience.

Should you have questions about this position, please contact Tara Sunquist attara.sunquist@unf.eduStatement(s) of UnderstandingThis position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorThe holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

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