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Position Information

Posting NumberSF00864Job TitleAcademic Advisor/Learning Specialist for Student-AthletesPosition Number109829FTE1.00FLSAExemptPosition TypeProfessional StaffUnionPSA/NEA - Professional Staff AssocPay Grade Level10Pay Grade Range$50,517 - $76,296Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

DepartmentAcademic AdvisementContact(s)Contact Phone/ExtensionContact EmailPhysical DemandsCampus LocationKingstonGrant FundedYesExtension Contingency Notes

Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06-30-2020 with possible renewal.

Job Description Summary

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2019. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 13, 2019. Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (December 13, 2019) may not be given full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve as Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist, advising student-athletes and working to ensure that their academic needs are met and that “at risk” students meet NCAA academic progress requirements. Work with student data management systems. Collaborate with other advisors/learning specialists, and with the Associate Athletic Director and the Assistant Dean of UCAS to maximize academic support services for student athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct regular individual and group advising meetings with student-athletes and prepare reports to document their academic progress and NCAA continuing academic eligibility.

Coordinate services to proactively address the academic needs of student-athletes (i.e., learning disabilities identification/testing, tutoring, study skills, time management, etc.).

Maintain close communication with athletic directors and coaches regarding academic progress of student- athletes.

Require student-athletes to meet with their academic major advisor at least once a semester for early registration purposes and for review of degree progress.

Communicate individual course requirements to each student, assist in short- and long-term planning for meeting those requirements, and prepare reports outlining each student’s progress.

Manage student athlete study hall including hiring, training and scheduling of undergraduate student workers. Use software to manage and report student athlete study hall hours. Collaborate with the Academic Enhancement Center for shared software needs.

Maintain regular communications with faculty regarding individual student’s progress within the classroom and other non-academic issues, and discuss appropriate intervention.

Collaborate with other athletic advisors to support student athlete success and participate in department programming.

Ensure the availability of testing and support services for student-athletes with learning disabilities.

Collaborate with the Compliance staff in the monitoring of the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR), to include tracking and projections, and the development and implementation of improvement plans.

Meet with prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits as needed.

Be available to work evenings and weekends.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in Student-Athlete Affairs/Life Skills programming for all student-athletes, including personal development, career development, and leadership activities.

Assist in coordinating Ram Skills Day; an orientation for all first year student athletes.

Prepare and manage the Student-Athlete Affairs Program budget.

Design and coordinate campus and community outreach opportunities for student-athletes.

Shared responsibility for annual revisions of the student-athlete handbook.

Maintain strict adherence to NCAA, Conference, and University policies and regulations.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree in education, student personnel, counseling, psychology, sports administration, or related field.

2. Minimum of two years of experience in higher education (including graduate assistantships).

3. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of student data management systems.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with students who are academically "at risk”.

6. Willingness to travel with teams and to work evenings and weekends as needed.

7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

10. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience working with academic support programs for NCAA Division I student-athletes.

2. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) and academic eligibility requirements.

3. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft, TutorTrak, Sakai and Starfish.

4. Demonstrated experience with identifying and coordinating testing and support services for student-athletes with learning disabilities.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date10/28/2019Closing DateSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) “Other Document” – names and contact information of three professional references.

Quicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.uri.edu/postings/6594Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master’s degree in education, student personnel, counseling, psychology, sports administration, or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in higher education (including graduate assistantships)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of student data management systems?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with students who are academically "at risk”?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have willingness to travel with teams and to work evenings and weekends as needed?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
   • Yes
   • No
10. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other