Assistant Academic Coordinator

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Academic Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jun 07, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Assistant Academic Coordinator or Academic Coordinator may be hired based on experience, qualifications and candidate selected for the position. Additional hours may be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.  

Purpose

Assist in coordination of academic support, degree planning, and campus integration for students. Provide direct student academic support, utilizing Athletics and Campus resources. Provide support to the Director, Football Academic Services with   various program and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute academic advising essentials prior to semesterly registration for an assigned group of students. Ensure students schedule academic advising appointments with campus advisors, implement tools and calendar notifications and reminders for appointments once scheduled, and provide guidance on how to participate effectively in these meetings. Oversee each assigned student’s engagement with the course schedule for the purposes of accurate class selection toward degree progress. (20%)

• Develop knowledge of degree plans and academic programs required to assist students in the formulation of class schedules that meet specific degree requirements and promote progress toward degree. Connect students with faculty, college advisors, and University resources for major selection, degree planning, academic support, and career preparation. Ensure students engage in the academic advising and registration process. (20%)

• Assist with daily management and operation of Football Study Hall. Serve as a point person for tutors, students, and staff when Director is unavailable. Provide direct student academic support under the supervision of Director, Football Academic Services. (20%)

• Assist with weekly, monthly and semesterly reporting, including weekly grade reports, degree progressions, and degree plans. (10%)

• Assist student-athletes with understanding institutional and NCAA academic requirements from initial enrollment through graduation. Develop knowledge of policies and procedures for documenting degree progress and certifying eligibility. (5%)

• Monitor student academic performance and provide individual status updates to Director, Football Academic Services. Assist in the development and implementation of individualized academic support plans for assigned students. Continuously evaluate and monitor students’ progress to ensure appropriate academic support is in place. (5%)

• Work on special projects with Director, Football Academic Services as assigned. (5%)

• Engage in ongoing professional development regarding student learning and academic success. (5%)

• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking.  As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu . (5%)

• Other related functions as assigned. (5%)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member with sensitive and confidential information. Prior experience working with students in an academic setting. Dedication to learning-centered environment and commitment to developing student autonomy. Good time management skills and proven ability to prioritize effectively amongst competing deadlines. Demonstrated professional boundaries.  Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree. Experience with study skills development and implementing academic support programming for students in secondary or post-secondary educational settings. Knowledge of Canvas, Teamworks, and other software programs used to support student success. Prior work experience in Division 1 college athletics preferably in a student services or academic support role.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs. Lifting and moving.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.