Athletics Assistant

University of Utah, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: PartTime

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Open Date 03/01/2024
Requisition Number PRN14598N
Job Title Athletics Assistant
Working Title Assistant Academic Support Specialist
Job Grade A
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 25 - 29
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
The internship is a 9-month paid position and will require 25-29 scheduled hours per week. The internship experience will begin approximately August 12, 2024, and end no later than May 2, 2025.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00327 - Athletics Department
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.00
Close Date
Job Summary
The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center provides industry leading academic support services for over 500 student-athletes participating at the NCAA Division I level and within the athletic conference. The academic services team provides an environment where each student-athlete has the means to reach their academic potential through integrated and immersive learning opportunities. This position is an opportunity to work collaboratively with a team of industry professionals, student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators, and campus partners to ensure our student-athletes graduate and receive their degree from the University of Utah.
The Assistant Academic Support Specialist is a hybrid position, as the position will work closely with both an assigned athletics academic advisor and learning specialist to provide academic services to an assigned caseload of student-athletes. This internship is unique in that it provides a combination of athletics academic advising and learning specialist experiences while developing a more experienced and well-rounded academic services support professional. Interns will become well-versed in the experiences and knowledge of academic advising, learning support strategies, disability services, NCAA progress towards degree rules/eligibility, while developing the necessary administrative skills to grow within the industry.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with athletics academic advisors and learning specialists to develop and implement individualized academic support plans.
  • Develop the ability to identify academic concerns through formal and informal assessments.
  • Monitor and report the academic progress of student-athletes while fostering academic accountability.
  • Educate student-athletes to effectively communicate with professional etiquette in a university setting.
  • Assist student-athletes in the development of short term/long term achievable academic goals.
  • Develop a strong comprehension and understanding of NCAA continuing eligibility and progress towards degree rules and regulations in order to assist student-athletes in developing academic schedules to meet progress towards degree/graduation requirements.
  • Develop a working knowledge of university degree requirements to assist student-athletes in maintaining college degree requirements while selecting classes for enrollment.
  • Work closely with at-risk student-athletes to develop independent, lifelong learners.
  • Prepare daily/weekly academic updates to track the progress of assigned student-athletes while sharing with academic services team and coaches.
  • Work with the Athletics Psychology & Wellness Team and the Center for Disability Services to assist in the implementation of academic accommodations.
  • Understand and adhere to the rules and regulations specific to FERPA.
  • Participate in a variety of professional training sessions and activities.
  • Perform general administrative tasks and various projects as requested.
  • Maintain an active schedule of weekly meetings with assigned caseload of student-athletes.
  • Assist in the oversight of evening and weekend study hall activities in the Burbidge Athletics Academic Center.
  • Develop a strong understanding of all things related to the mitigation of academic misconduct applicable to the athletics department, the University of Utah, the Pac-12 Conference, and the NCAA.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Department-specific Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Personable and highly organized.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Desire to obtain full-time professional employment in the Athletics Academic Services Industry as either an Athletics Academic Advisor or Learning Specialist.
Preferences
  • Experience working with student-athletes at the Division I level.
  • Ability to understand the needs of academically at-risk student-athletes.
  • Graduate Assistantship experience in the Athletics Academic Services Industry.
  • Knowledge of FERPA and NCAA rules and regulations.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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