Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development and Retention

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Department: Academic Support & Compliance Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The 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 men's and women’s 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 retention.

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. Qualifications: Required Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree; One year of experience working in a college student services area. Preferred Education and/or Experience:  Master’s 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 Academic’s/SWA;  Mentor of incoming and returning Student-Athle