Athletics Tutorial Coordinator/Academic Coordinator

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Position Title:

Athletics Tutorial Coordinator/Academic Coordinator

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coordinating a student services program that manages a high volume of part-time workers.
Experience working in student services and/or an academic support program in higher education.
Working knowledge of NCAA academic rules and providing academic or student services to collegiate student-athletes.

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Position Title:

Athletics Tutorial Coordinator/Academic Coordinator

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience coordinating a student services program that manages a high volume of part-time workers.
Experience working in student services and/or an academic support program in higher education.
Working knowledge of NCAA academic rules and providing academic or student services to collegiate student-athletes.

Job Description:

ISU Athletics Department is accepting applications for a student services specialist II to serve as Athletics Tutorial Coordinator/Academic Coordinator. The position plays a vital role in the academic success and personal development of our busy and talented NCAA division I student-athletes.

 

What you’ll do:

• Manage the tutorial service program and oversee scheduling needs for 400+ students;
• Hire, train, schedule, match tutor/mentors with students, evaluate performance, approve timesheets, and handle escalated issues;
• Maintain Navigate database with timely session summaries;
• Analyze data and prepare regular progress reports;
• Provide counseling (academic and personal skill development) to student-athletes in assigned sport(s);
• Develop and implement learning strategies to facilitate the academic development of student-athletes;
• Assist students concerning degree planning, academic support services, course selection, athletic eligibility requirements, graduation requirements, degree certification, degree auditing, etc;
• Monitor and evaluate academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes through graduation and proactively update coach and academic leaders of potential issues;
• Participate in recruiting visits by providing engaging academic presentations;
• Advise students and coaches on policies and procedures;
• Perform duties ethically and in compliance with NCAA, Big 12 Conference and institutional policies and standards for athletics and university eligibility.

 

This position requires solid analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication, presentation, motivational and interpersonal skills along with high academic integrity. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. This position requires the ability to occasionally meet with students or prospects outside regular office hours that can include some evening or weekend meetings.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 professional references

3) Cover letter (optional)

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

April 14, 2025

Posting Close Date:

April 20, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16826

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