Academic Coordinator, Football

Qualified applicants will commit to the holistic delivery of academic services, provide monitoring and academic support for a case load of student-athletes, and assist in the academic coaching of student-athletes. The athletic academic coordinator will work with a select number of football student athletes and one other athletic team. Qualified applicants will commit to consistent and open communication with coaches and staff and adherence to NCAA, conference and institutional regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize research-based learning strategies to identify and implement appropriate academic interventions to improve student outcomes with reading, writing, time management, and study skills.

• Counsel students on matriculation/graduation requirements, registration, and institutional policies.

• Participate in recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes.

• Maintain knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules concerning continuation and eligibility requirements.

• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes; assess student-athlete academic performance and its impact on NCAA/institutional progress toward degree and eligibility.

• Meet with first year and at-risk student-athletes weekly to aid in transition to Duke.

• Refer student-athletes to campus and athletics department resources when appropriate (Ex: Tutoring, Writing Studio, Academic Resource Center, etc).

• Will serve as academic for one additional assigned sport.

• Work with academic advisors and deans to support student-athletes in their Duke experience.

• Communicate regularly with coaches and other support staff of assigned sport.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• The ability to anticipate issues, properly assess pertinent data, and develop/implement practical solutions to complex issues.

• A high degree of self-motivation, work ethic, organization, attention to detail, and productivity, with an ability to manage time, set and meet deadlines, and independently follow through on duties as assigned.

• Project genuineness and warmth as a service-oriented communicator.

• Anticipate student needs and act to address them.  

• The ability to communicate and work collaboratively within the football academic support team and within the student athlete support unit is essential to success in this role. 

• This individual will be a member of the department's academic support unit and will report to Jacqueline Davis, Director of Academic Services.

• To maintain our reputation for quality and integrity, and to inspire confidence in each other, this individual will commit to Duke’s shared values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, education, student development, athletic administration, or related field.

• Experience as an academic advisor, learning specialist, instructor or counselor.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches, and university partners.

• To meet the needs of a unique, diverse group of students, successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.