Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

Posting Number: SP005468P

Division/College: Athletics

Department: Athletics General

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS.

Position Overview:

The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Academic counseling

- Academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors

- Assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree

- Serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes

This position maintains close liaison with U of I athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS.

Required Experience:

- One year of experience providing academic advising, academic support, student success services, or related educational support services at the post-secondary level

- Experience using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail

- Experience using business software used for word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, and email management

- Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or other stakeholders in an educational setting

- Experience maintaining confidential student information and records

Required Education:

- Bachelor's Degree

Required Other:

- Ability to travel infrequently within the state and region

- Ability to work non-standard hours including select evenings and weekends

- Must be eligible for N4A membership

Additional Preferred:

Education:

- Master's degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Athletic Administration, or another related area

Experience:

- Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level

- One year working with NCAA bylaws and tracking Progress Towards Degree for student-athletes

- Experience developing and presenting academic success programming, workshops, or interventions for students

Knowledge/Skills/Ability to:

- Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

- Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines

- Current N4A membership

- Ability to work successfully with individuals and groups, including student-athletes, faculty, coaching staffs, and administrators

- Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and graduation initiatives

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

- None

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $49,816 annually or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by 10/12/26 will receive first review consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9871864

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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