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SalaryGrand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Do you want to be part of an elite Division I program? Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sport as a platform in developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth. Grand Canyon University is seeking a Student-Athlete Coordinator - Academic Development.
What you will do:
- Assist in day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Development Center.
- Provide intensive academic support to assigned teams and/or student-athletes, including counseling and advising high risk student-athletes.
- Work one-on-one to develop and implement learning strategies and effective study stills within the framework of the students’ academic and athletic time demands.
- Monitor academic performance, prepare and implement individualized plans for at-risk student athletes, and ensure student- athletes meet institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements.
- Facilitate study hall.
- Assist in monitoring student-athlete class attendance.
- Schedule tutor appointments.
- Prepare weekly coaches' reports detailing academic progress and issues.
- Assist with registration process, certification for competition, and Academic Progress Rates (APR) data collection.
- Assist with student-athlete development workshops and events, planning special events and honorary coaches program. Assist with the planning and execution of community service events.
- Provide leadership and guidance for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required, preferably in the disciplines of Education, Counseling, or Sports Administration.
- Previous experience working with students at collegiate level
- Must possess ability to clearly establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with student athletes
- Must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Why work at GCU:
- Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
- Free on-site gyms on campus
