Athletic Academic Coordinator
$50,000–$55,000 year
On-site · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Athletic Academic Coordinator responsible for academic advising and graduation planning for a caseload of student-athletes in assigned Olympic sports, plus coordination of the RamLife student-athlete development program. Duties include evaluating academic risk, creating individual academic and graduation plans, monitoring progress per NCAA/conference/university requirements, maintaining student files, implementing learning strategies, coordinating career development and leadership programming, advising SAAC, serving as primary contact for RamLife programming, and supervising student employees or interns assisting RamLife activities. Requires collaboration with Athletic department partners and demonstrated ability to relate well with students, coaches, and university staff. Salary range $50,000-$55,000. Colorado State University benefits described; background checks apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in higher education, academic advising or Student-Athlete Support Services
- OR Master’s degree in area of counseling, student affairs/services, education or sports management, or related field and at least 1 year of experience working in higher education
- Strong organizational skills with attention to details
- Excellent written communication skills
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the holistic development of intercollegiate student-athletes
- Knowledge of NCAA rules relating to academic and eligibility standards
- Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility rules
- Proven ability to relate well with students, coaches and university staff
- Effective management, administrative and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across the University
- Knowledge of and experience working with computerized student records
- Ability to learn quickly and effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.