Quaker Fellow, Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success (CSAS)

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Posted Job Title

Quaker Fellow, Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success (CSAS)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Quaker Fellow in Athletic Administration is a one year opportunity and reports to the Assistant AD for Academic Services & Student-Athlete Success

Job Description

Responsibilities

Academic Services

• Academic Services point of contact for select Varsity Athletic teams.

• Monitor Academic Practice Program including tracking and maintaining attendance at study hours sessions, tutoring appointments, and workshops. 

• Manage peer student-athlete tutor schedules and changes, as well as semester tutoring schedule.

• Partner with Tutoring Program through the Weingarten Center.

Student-Athlete Development Programming

• Assist with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 

• Assist with CSAS department events and projects including but not limited to the following; 

  -          Fall Student-Athlete Kickoff event 

  -          Beginning of the Year meetings with Campus Partners 

  -          Fall and Spring Student-Athlete Career Receptions 

  -          PNC Academic Achievers Award management 

  -          Regular communication to student-athlete population about upcoming events and opportunities 

  -          DRIA Day of Service

  -          National Student-Athlete Day 

  -          Quaker Choice Awards

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

​Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and 1-2 years of experience within an intercollegiate athletics department preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Possesses working knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms, including Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to professionally collaborate with a diverse group of coaches, staff, and students-athletes.

• Exhibit strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and independently execute tasks on a deadline.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule(nights/weekends /holidays) as needed

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time

• Adherence to University of Pennsylvania policies and procedures, NCAA Bylaws, Ivy League Bylaws, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 

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Special Requirements 
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.