Academic Support Specialist

This position will play a pivotal role in the overall management of a student-athlete's career (academic and athletic) from recruitment through graduation. This includes but is not limited to: guiding the student athlete's academic, career, personal, and social development, while managing the student's NCAA and Big Ten eligibility. This position requires the ability to build relationships with all campus colleagues who interact with our student-athletes throughout their careers.

This position will be on-campus, in person, 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Student-Athlete Tutor Program Coordination
  • Assist with scheduling tutor sessions for all student-athletes
  • Assist with tutor recruiting and job interviews
  • Assist with tutor orientation and trainings in accordance with University, CRLA and NCAA guidelines
  • Coordinates student-athlete tutor needs with the applicable LAC academic advisor
  • Liaison between student-athletes and tutors and between tutors and academic advisors
  • Internal tutor database management
  • Coordinates tutor evaluation and formal tutor end of semester feedback processes
  • Provide general supervision and observation of student-athlete tutoring sessions
• Student-Athlete Learning Support
  • Meet with assigned students weekly assisting with academic progress monitoring and planning
  • Serve as a learning assistant in one-on-one or group settings and provide organizational and learning strategy objectives
  • Develop daily, weekly, and monthly goals and timelines with individual student-athletes.
  • Create and monitor weekly objective sheets for students in consultation with academic advisors and learning specialists
  • Assure student-athletes with documented learning disabilities are properly utilizing their accommodations.
  • Assist advisors and learning specialists in daily tasks. Examples include: Compiling reports (study hall, grades, class schedules, attendance, etc.), Recruiting, Monitoring daily and/or evening study halls, University and Academic Center orientation.
  • Participate in training focusing on academic advising and learning specialist curriculums
  • Possess working knowledge of University academic rules and policies

Essential Qualifications

* BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and problem solve.
* Must successfully pass a mandatory criminal background check.
* Flexible hours, with some night and weekend work.
* Experience with Teamworks software or comparable database
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

The mission of the Lindahl Academic Center is to provide a student-athlete focused environment dedicated to guiding student-athletes to graduation, while building positive relationships and enhancing their overall experience. We strive to serve the University and our constituents with integrity and professionalism.

Pay Range: $41,620.80 - $44,408.00 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach a resume and cover letter for a complete application. This position will remain open through June 20, 2025.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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