Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24261 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Jamie Rizzuto at [email protected] or 406.994.6130Classification Title Academic Advisor III Working Title Academic Coordinator Brief Position Overview The Athletic Academic Coordinator will provide academic counseling in conjunction with faculty academic advisors to ensure student-athletes meet NCAA and Big Sky Conference eligibility requirements and progress towards graduation. Athletic Academic Coordinator will promote academic achievement, graduation, and personal growth of each student-athlete. This position will also coordinate programming that promotes the academic success of student-athletes.Position Number 4M0004 & 4M1346 Department Athletics Division Athletics Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $24.388 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Athletics department administers 15 NCAA sports: Men’s and Women’s Basketball; Football; Women’s Golf; Men’s & Women’s Skiing; Men’s and Women’s Tennis; Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track; and, Women’s Volleyball.Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services / SWA the person in this position will perform a variety of tasks to promote academic achievement, graduation, and personal growth of each student-athlete. This position will also coordinate programming that promotes the academic success of student-athletes.Duties and Responsibilities
Counsel student-athletes in academics.
Coordinate student-athlete progress toward receiving a degree working with the student-athlete’s academic advisor, academic department, Registrar’s Office, FAR , and the student-athlete.
Oversee academic eligibility for each student-athlete on teams as assigned, and meet regularly with and update coaches on the academic progress of team members.
Manage the distribution of books for S/A’s on book scholarships and the Bobcat Athletics book library.
Work closely with potential student-athletes (high school & transfers) to assess eligibility for competition, financial aid, and practice.
Coordinate any eligibility waivers for incoming and continuing student-athletes on assigned teams. Manage, track, and predict APR for assigned teams.
Onboard incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes to ensure they are meeting all NCAA , Big Sky and MSU requirements as well as facilitate a smooth transition to MSU .
Team teach freshman level transitional course section as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services / SWA
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services/ SWA , and/or the Director of Athletics.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable skills are acquired.
Experience in athletics administration or higher education.
Experience and competence in advising and/or student success in a higher-ed setting
Experience in establishing and monitoring policies and practices related to academic success.
Experience working with and engaging diverse students
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience interacting with a diverse constituency using excellent interpersonal communications skills, both written and oral.
Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA Division I and Big Sky Conference bylaws.
Experience with MSU’s SCT Banner software system, and experience w/ NCAA Computer Assistant and Legislative Services Database internet.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have proven leadership and organization skills.
Have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment with excellent communication skills.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.This position has supervisory duties? Yes Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on February 29, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html