Assistant Academic Coach

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Assistant Academic Coach to support the mission of the University in the Athletics department. Assistant Academic Coaches will be given an opportunity to assist the Student Athlete Center for Excellence (SACE) as a member of the Academic Services Team through a variety of responsibilities.

A Bachelor's degree, less than one year of relevant work experience, and an active Christian faith are required. A Master’s degree and is preferred.

Additional required knowledge/skills/abilities:

Excellent oral and interpersonal communication and analytical and writing skills. Excellent computer (Microsoft Office) skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects at once and meet established work deadlines. Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends. Background in education, social work, counseling, etc. preferred.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive academic support to student-athletes of assigned teams through individualized academic plans that may include tutoring, mentoring, study hall and instruction on study skills and time management
• Participate in professional development programming designed specifically for assistant’s cohort such as NCAA Eligibility, APR training, Effective Facilitation training, book clubs, mock interviews, etc.
• Monitor academic progress of assigned student-athletes
• Assist in generating weekly grade reports for assigned teams
• Monitor evening study hall to create an environment conducive to studying and facilitate tutor room assignments
• Attend beginning of the semester meetings and participate in coaches’ meetings for assigned teams\
• Participate in academic advising, degree planning and priority registration
• Assist with the distribution of books to scholarship student-athletes
• Assist in the monitoring of academic eligibility and progress toward degree requirements for assigned student-athletes
• Provide support to new student-athlete orientation and summer bridge programming
• Assist in teaching STL 1201, a Strategic Learning Course designed for freshmen student athletes
• Contribute to Character Formation efforts such as career development programming, community engagement opportunities and/or event planning
• Serve on two or more of SACE’s 7 committees
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families
• Assist SACE Team with timely completion of projects
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of SACE
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

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