Scope: To create and implement programming to ensure academic support and success of student-athletes at ACU and to assist with institutional, Western Athletic Conference, and NCAA reporting in the areas of student academic performance.

I. Basic Responsibilities

A. Work in collaboration with the Athletic Academic Coordinators to develop academic support services for assigned student-athletes. B. Provide academic mentoring services for at-risk student-athletes. Weekly meetings with student-athletes and overseeing study hall. C. Serve as a liaison between the athletic department and the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and Speaking Center.

II.Essential Duties include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

1.Academic Support Services -Collaborate with the Athletic Academic Coordinators to design and implement academic success plans for NCAA metrics. -Create learning resources and programs that promote student-athlete engagement, accountability, and academic success. -Design and implement individualized education plans for student-athletes with specific learning difficulties or academic challenges. -Help student-athletes set up meetings as necessary with the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and Speaking Center.

2.Mentoring Services -Facilitate study hall sessions (including on some evenings and weekends). -Weekly grade checks and meetings with coaches -Develop and/or strengthen fundamental academic skills using appropriate learning strategies, including in the areas of time management, organization, and study skills. -Provide daily academic support to the most at-risk student-athletes. Meet one-on-one reviewing assignments, grades, academic deadlines, and progress in courses. -Create a master calendar for each student-athlete with due dates for all assignments, projects, tests, and exams throughout the semester. Establish checkpoints and goals with each of the student-athletes to meet the final deadlines. -Assist with coordination of all incoming student-athlete assessment mechanisms (reading and writing comprehension, study skills, etc.), including identifying possible learning disabilities and testing referrals.

3.Collection and Analysis of Student-Athlete Academic Data -Maintain excused travel letters and data on absence totals for student-athletes. -Oversee scholarship book purchase and return procedures. -Collect data and statistics required for various reports (e.g. hours attempted and earned, athlete graduation rates, GPA, probation and suspension list). -Assist in the compilation of data required for any national, regional, or Western Athletic Conference academic awards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with workers for special events (NCAA/Western Athletic Conference events).

CONTACTS: Primary contacts are the Academic Coordinators, Assistant AD for Academics, and Associate AD for Compliance & Student Services

Professional Development Requirements:

A. Skills

1. 1. Experience in academic programming, advising, and support.
   2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
   3. Strong organizational and time management skills.
   4. Proficiency in conflict management, mediation, and resolution.
   5. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights or weekends.
   6. Competence with various software packages: Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Drive, Banner, etc. 

Qualifications

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian who is willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

A. Professional

1. 1. Bachelor’s Degree required,  Master’s degree preferred
   2. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
   3. Academic advising or support programming experience preferred (1-2 years)

B. Personal

1. 1. Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and reliable.
   2. Accurate and detail-oriented.
   3. Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
   4. Ability to interact well with a diverse population, including: coaches, faculty, staff, current and prospective students, and administration.
   5. Strong Christian beliefs and participation in a local church.

Physical Demands

1. 1. Ability to endure long hours in a variety of work environments.
   2. Ability to endure fast-paced schedules.
   3. Ability to endure non-traditional working hours.
   4. Ability to withstand stressful situations.
   5. Ability to endure extensive computer work.

About Abilene Christian University

About ACUAbilene Christian University is a hub of rigorous academic excellence and devoted community. Through residential and online undergraduate and graduate programs, we equip students for lives of service leadership, empowering them through exceptional teaching that unlocks the power of their curiosity and prepares them to create the solutions that will address the opportunities of today and tomorrow.Our MissionOur purpose as a university is simple: We strive to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. This mission manifests in our exemplary teaching, meaningful research and service, each undergirded by ACU’s enduring core values and 21st-century vision.

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