Assistant Academic Coach

Job Description

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Assistant Academic Coach to support the mission of the University in the Athletics department. Assistant Academic Coaches will be given an opportunity to assist the Student Athlete Center for Excellence (SACE) as a member of the Academic Services Team through a variety of responsibilities.

A Bachelor's degree, less than one year of relevant work experience, and an active Christian faith are required.  A Master’s degree and is preferred.

Additional required knowledge/skills/abilities: 

Excellent oral and interpersonal communication and analytical and writing skills. Excellent computer (Microsoft Office) skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects at once and meet established work deadlines. Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends. Background in education, social work, counseling, etc. preferred.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive academic support to student-athletes of assigned teams through individualized academic plans that may include tutoring, mentoring, study hall and instruction on study skills and time management
• Participate in professional development programming designed specifically for assistant’s cohort such as NCAA Eligibility, APR training, Effective Facilitation training, book clubs, mock interviews, etc.
• Monitor academic progress of assigned student-athletes
• Assist in generating weekly grade reports for assigned teams
• Monitor evening study hall to create an environment conducive to studying and facilitate tutor room assignments
• Attend beginning of the semester meetings and participate in coaches’ meetings for assigned teams\
• Participate in academic advising, degree planning and priority registration
• Assist with the distribution of books to scholarship student-athletes
• Assist in the monitoring of academic eligibility and progress toward degree requirements for assigned student-athletes
• Provide support to new student-athlete orientation and summer bridge programming
• Assist in teaching STL 1201, a Strategic Learning Course designed for freshmen student athletes
• Contribute to Character Formation efforts such as career development programming, community engagement opportunities and/or event planning
• Serve on two or more of SACE’s 7 committees
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families
• Assist SACE Team with timely completion of projects
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of SACE
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance  

 

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About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Info

• Job Identification 16203
• Job Category Staff
• Posting Date 02/05/2024, 06:08 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1500 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US