Academic Coordinator

Responsibilities for the Academic Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing programs, services, and activities for supporting and monitoring academic progress toward degree for students in assigned sports facilitating and arranging academic support services 

• Assisting in the recruiting process of student athletes 

• Communicating academic information and concerns to coaches/athletic administrators 

• Collaborating with other staff members both inside and outside of ASPSA to support students 

• Serving on or leading unit committees 

• Teaching an introductory to the university course

Academic Advising & Student Support

• Oversee structured academic support plans for assigned teams

• Serve as primary academic advisor for Exploratory Studies student-athletes on assigned teams

• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes on assigned teams

• Meet weekly with freshmen and at-risk student-athletes

Instruction & Student Development

• Teach seminar courses for first-year student-athletes

Compliance & Eligibility

• Interpret and implement NCAA, NC State, and ASPSA policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with academic eligibility requirements

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate academic information and concerns to coaches and athletic administrators through meetings, email, and written reports

• Meet virtually or in person with prospective student-athletes during the recruiting process

Service & Professional Development

• Actively participate in ASPSA committee work

• Attend campus professional development opportunities

Other Responsibilities

Evening & Weekend Responsibilities

• Participate in required evening and weekend work to support student-athletes, recruiting, academic programming, and department initiatives