Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development and Retention

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Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNoRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Academic Support & ComplianceThe Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development and Retention will serve as an integral piece of our academics and compliance office. Predominately focusing on the academic success of our at-risk student population and mens and womens basketball teams this position will also be tasked with creating programming centered on the holistic development of our student-athletes along with initiatives that will aid in addition this position will be advising student-athletes and aiding them in creating their schedules each semester. This position will also aid in completing transfer evaluations as it pertains to incoming transfers and their eligibility and assist in tracking eligibility for all student athletes. This position will also serve as a co-advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committe (SAC) aiding in the development and maintaining Building Trojans programming for student-athletes. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree;
• One year of experience working in a college student services area.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree in a sport-related field;
• Two years of experience working in a college student services area;
• Experience working with at-risk student-athletes commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University Conference and NCAA regulations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising of student athletes;
• Completion of Transfers Evaluations and Inital Evaluations of High School Students;
• Serve as a co-advisoor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committe (SAAC);
• Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of identified student-athletes - specifically MBB and WBB with the oversight of the Director of Academics/SWA;
• Mentor of incoming and returning Student-Athletes with goal setting and professional development;
• Work with students one-on-one and in small groups and assist with skill development by teaching study skills and promoting skill development within the content areas of the students courses;
• Work with the Associate Director of Athletic Academics to recommend a course of action by providing services policies procedures and informational material related to student-athletes with learning challenges;
• Support academic programs by providing skill techniques time management and related academic information to students; evaluating students academic abilities and skills; assisting students in developing academic plans;
• Contribute to academic programming including the Trojan Transition (summer bridge) programming class rank meetings and orientation sessions and Student-Athlete Graduation;
• Serve as liaison for school and academic departments by interpreting academic policies and procedures and curriculum issues;
• Serve as Tutor coordinator with regard to the selection hiring and assigning of tutors;
• Meet with prospective student-athletes on recruiting visits and provide coaches with relevant NCAA Eligibility Center information regarding prospective student-athletes;
• Work with Associate AD/SWA on special projects for teams and assist with Community Service projects as well as Life Skills;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Possess positive interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse educational and social backgrounds;
• Commitment to academic integrity and compliance with University Conference and NCAA regulations;
• Ability to multitask;
• Effective organizational skills;
• Strong listening skills;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Willingness to work irregular hours nights weekends and holidays as necessary;
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeNatalie Hawkins Senior Associate AD for Student Athlete Support Services ()

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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