Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV7298
Working TitleSTUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS ADVISOR
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentAthletics
FTE1
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
To provide academic guidance to support graduation and academic success for student-athletes.
Description of Duties
Assists Athletic Academic Support staff and the Deputy AD/ SWA to provide quality academic support to at-risk cohort.
Based on specific student needs may coordinate with Academic Advising.
Supports student-athlete health and wellness, community engagement, leadership and professional development, and assist with Student Athlete Advisory Committee ( SAAC ).
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to meeting with student-athletes, communicating with coaches and sport administrators, and coordinating the promotion of student-athlete events.
Provides academic skill development in areas such as time management, organization, self-advocacy, study strategies, test preparation, note taking and reading comprehension.
Conducts regularly scheduled academic meetings with at-risk student athletes and prepares academic road maps for at-risk student-athletes.
Supervises study hall for student athletes.
May refer student athletes for mental health assessment based on established guidelines and indicators.
Participates in the recruitment and orientation of student-athletes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Experience working with students.
Preferred Experience
Experience working within an athletic department within the assigned capacity.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs..
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Great organizational and time management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills. Ability to support a direct contact caseload of approximately 80 student-athletes. Ability to support a study hall/computer lab. Ability to leverage university resources for the benefit of at-risk student populations.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date01/18/2024
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41588
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you a current UTRGV employee?Yes
No
Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Please select your highest level of completed education.6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
Please provide the field of study for your education:(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
ResumeOptional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document