Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberS140688Position TitleStudent Athlete Retention SpecialistDepartmentAthleticsDivisionStudent DevelopmentClassificationSupport StaffFLSA ClassificationNon-ExemptUnion/Non UnionUnionFull Time / Part Time? Part TimeHours per weekUp to 28Temporary? No Posting Detail Information

Posting Date07/15/2019Closing Date07/28/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Advertising Summary

The recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty and staff is the cornerstone of JJC’s commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace.

Link to Human Resources website

http://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/college-leadership/administration/human-resources

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:SPECIALIST, STUDENT-ATHLETE RETENTION SPATHL-SPEC01
STATUS:Part time
DEPARTMENT:Athletics
DIVISION:Student Development
CLASSIFICATION:Non-exempt
UNION:Support and Technical
REPORTS TO:Director of Athletics
PLACEMENT: Support Staff, Grade 7
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$20.41 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
Primary responsibility is to provide academic support to student-athletes at Joliet Junior College to support their retention, persistence and degree completion or transfer. This includes monitoring eligibility, class attendance, academic progress and transfer.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES ANDKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Assist students, parents and coaches with the enrollment process. Advise on athletic eligibility requirements and refer as necessary to the Financial Aid and other student development and academic offices.
2.Meet with student-athletes throughout the semester on an appointment and walk-in basis to provide assistance with questions impacting athletic eligibility and academic progress and success.
3.Work with at-risk students to develop plans for academic success and goal attainment. Monitor and follow up on student progress including attendance patterns, standards of academic progress, GPA, number of credit hours, academic program completion/graduation, transfer and athletic eligibility.
4.Gather and share outcome data (such as GPAs, course completion and retention rates, graduation and transfer data) with Director of Athletics, VP of Student Development, individual sport coaches and others upon request.
5.Act as a liaison between students and faculty as needed. Hold information sessions for coaches and athletes regarding academic policies and procedures as well as other pertinent issues (study skills, time management, etc.).
6.Maintain student records by using the college student administration system.
7.Work with the Counseling department to support the transfer process and to assure accurate understanding and communication of requirements for transfer institutions.
8.Work with athletics, faculty and student development staff to recognize and support the accomplishments (both athletic and academic) of student athletes.
9.Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
2.Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Computer experience and technology skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Datatel Colleague system.
2.Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population.
3.Experience in advising traditional age students in a higher education setting; some direct experience with student-athletes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal office physical demands.
2.Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
3.Ability to travel in state and nationally.
4.The employee is often required to stand, walk, run, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Duties are performed indoors and outdoors daily, as weather conditions permit, in the athletics environment. Noise level can be moderate to loud.

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING
Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website :
www.jjc.edu/cleryreport

If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.
This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a Valid Driver’s License?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have computer experience and technology skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and are you familiar with Datatel Colleague system?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have any experience in advising traditional age students in a higher education setting; some direct experience with student-athletes.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document