Temporary Academic Support Assistant

Temporary Academic Support Assistant

Syracuse University

The Temporary Academic Support Assistant will play a significant role assisting student-athlete academic development. This position will afford the individual an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with respect to providing support services to student-athletes. Individuals in this role will work closely with Stevenson Educational Center Academic Coordinators to create and execute academic support plans for Syracuse University student-athletes. Additionally, they will facilitate the smooth functioning of Stevenson Educational Center’s academic programming in a wide range of capacities. Through the course of their work, they will develop familiarity with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and processes related to student-athlete eligibility and retention.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity/experience working with populations that reflect cultural, academic, socioeconomic, gender and ethnic diversity.
• High level of intrinsic motivation.
• Ability to work evening and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Helping with daily operations including student tracking, learning support, study hall monitoring, and research.

• Mentoring a caseload of at-risk student-athletes and monitoring their academic progress through regular individual meetings.

• Providing administrative support to Stevenson Educational Center full-time staff.

• Monitoring academic support appointments and facility during assigned coverage blocks.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Physical Requirements

• Not Applicable

• Tools/Equipment

• Not Applicable