Temporary Academics Intern

Academic Interns will be assigned to work directly with Academic Services staff members, assigned student-athlete caseloads and will be expected to:

• Develop, administer and evaluate the comprehensive academic support program provided to their caseloads of student-athletes

• Foster a student-focused environment conducive to learning and building key skills necessary for academic and personal responsibility including critical thinking, writing, reading, note taking, study strategies, time management, and academic self-advocacy

• Supervise structured academic support sessions (i.e. small group learning, one-on-one, etc.)

• Create, manage and submit weekly academic reports and updates

• Support Academic Services Staff with continuing eligibility tracking and the Athletics certification process

• Assist in coordination and management of IGNITE Athletics Summer Bridge Program 

• Work with supervisors on various day-to-day charges and standing projects with our campus partners and academic community

• Maintain confidential records, adhere to FERPA guidelines and all departmental confidentiality policies

• Collaborate with the Student-Athlete Enhancement staff in providing student-athlete development programming as needed

• Assist in the facilitation of tutor appointment requests

• Assist in the facilitation of scholarship book process

• Participate in projects as assigned by supervisor

• Perform general administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

The Intern Development Program offers two positions, the Assistant Academic Coordinator and the Assistant Learning Specialist, each aimed at preparing the Academic Intern for a career in Academic Services, but with an emphasis on specific experience and development in the track offered.  Applicants will have the opportunity to communicate their position/track preference once selected for an interview, but will be considered for both positions during the application process. 

 Assistant Academic Coordinator Track (Multiple Positions)

The Assistant Academic Coordinator will be supervised by an Academic Coordinator on the Academic Services staff with the primary responsibility of developing, managing, and executing academic success plans for student-athletes. Assistant Academic Coordinators will perform additional duties related to that role, including, but not limited to the following:

• Assist Academic Coordinator(s) with academic advising and development of graduation plans

• Attend and participate in consistent meetings to review and monitor academic progress of student-athletes

• Collaborate with other Academic Services staff (Associate AD, Academic Coordinators, Tutor Coordinator) in strategic management of student-athlete academic support and academic progress

• Contribute to the overall development of our student-athletes by providing structure, support, encouragement, motivation and education

• Assist Academic Coordinator(s) in presentation of academic information to applicable coaching staffs

Assistant Learning Specialist Track (Multiple Positions)

The Assistant Learning Specialist will be supervised by a Learning Specialist with the primary responsibility of meeting with their assigned caseload to develop and improve academic related skills and contribute to the development and maintenance of individualized learning plans. The Assistant Learning Specialist will perform additional duties related to the role, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting student-athletes in setting and tracking manageable academic goals and intentional weekly objectives

• Monitoring and documenting weekly progress of their assigned caseload

• Collaborating with other Academic Services staff (Associate AD, Academic Coordinators, Tutor Coordinator, Tutors) in strategic management of student-athlete academic support and academic progress

• Creating and presenting workshops on learning strategies and academic skills

• Complete end of term assessments regarding academic progress of caseload

• Assist Director-Student Learning Services in coordination of the Assessment Program including collaboration with Student Accessibility Services office on campus