Athletics Academics Coordinator

Bucknell · Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center (KLARC)

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Reporting Relationship:
● Reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Work Setting/Schedule:

• On-campus
• Requires some night and weekend availability
• This a 43 week job, 40 hours per week

What You Will Do:
● Teaching, coaching, advising, and/or counseling students on executive functioning skills and strategies.

• Provides one-on-one academic coaching sessions and ensures ongoing support is available to all Bucknell University student- athletes. In collaboration with the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR), provides specialized academic coaching for students registered with the OAR to provide specialized academic coaching for registered students. Utilizes a strengths-based, appreciative, collaborative, and co-active coaching pedagogy to provide students with academic plans that support their student success.
• Collaborates with campus partners and makes student referrals as necessary to the Teaching & Learning Center, Office of Accessibility Resources, Writing Center, Counseling & Student Development Center, Library & IT, deans, department chairs, faculty, student success coaches, etc. Serves as the Teaching & Learning Center liaison on the Academic Advising Committee, and participates in a weekly Community of Practice with Student Success Coaches and academic Support Specialists in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Management, and Engineering. Participates in ongoing professional development initiatives, as appropriate.
• Communicates with students on an ongoing basis to offer support, answer questions, and manage concerns; offering positive accountability, referrals, letters of recommendation, scheduling requests, etc. Communicates with the parents of students, as appropriate, to answer questions/concerns and make referrals as necessary. Manages relevant software systems, in service of excellence and efficiency in academic coaching.
• Assist in gathering data and preparing reports in all facets of academic support, assessing progress and making recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinates the distribution of travel letters.
• Works with the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enrichment to support various student leadership development and academic support programming.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive; additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology, or related field
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred, But Not Required:
● 4 years experience teaching, coaching, advising, and/or counseling students on executive functioning skills and strategies

Physical Requirements:
● Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands

Job Exempt:

Salary Range:

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.

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