Student-Athlete Support Services Intern

Summary:

Develop and administer a comprehensive academic support program provided to a caseload of student-athletes and assist with evaluation
Meet individually with assigned student-athletes to help them develop learning strategies, goal setting and time management skills
Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning, utilizing major maps and other resources
Assist SASS Athletic Coordinators in monitoring student-athletes’ continuing eligibility
Create, manage and submit weekly academic reports and updates
Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course stay at VCU as required by the NCAA
Assist with the supervision of the mandatory Study Hall program
Assist with the daily operations of the Athletic Tutoring program, including hiring, training, scheduling, and compiling comprehensive reports
Assist the Academic Coach with programming and individualized support for caseload of student-athletes
Assist in the coordination and implementation of student-athlete development programs and academic events
Support SASS staff with a variety of tasks required in the day-to-day operations of an Academic Support Services office
Maintain confidential records, adhere to FERPA guidelines and all departmental confidentiality policies
All duties and responsibilities must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations
Some work assignments and event participation will require weekend and evening hours
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree Required
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
Must be available to work some evening and/or weekend hours, as needed and
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:
Personal student-athlete collegiate experience
Experience working in a university student-athlete support services or other related support activity

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Lifting 20-50 lbs. pushing/pulling standing sitting repetitive motion walking, reaching bending.
Fast paced multiple stimuli intense customer interaction frequent change.
Memory reasoning hearing reading analyzing logic verbal communication written communication

Salary Range: $21.00

Position Details:

Department: Athletics
Employment Type: H1 – Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Grace Blevins

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