Student Athlete Support Services Intern

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of
Student-Athlete Support Services, the Student-Athlete Academic Support Intern
will assist with all aspects of the student-athlete support services program.
Working closely with the Student-Athlete Support Services Staff, the
Student-Athlete Academic Support Intern will assist in the daily operations
related to student-athlete academic advising, the student-athlete tutoring and
academic coaching programs, and the student-athlete development program. This
position requires evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
• General  knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree or progress towards a Master’s Degree
• Personal student-athlete collegiate experience;
• Multilingual skills; and
• Experience working with student-athletes at a large, urban, NCAA Division l university.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the comprehensive academic support program to a caseload of student-athletes.
• 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 staff 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 on their caseload 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 training, scheduling, and compiling comprehensive reports;
• Assist the Academic Coach with programming and individualized support for their caseload of student-athletes
• Assist SASS Staff by providing  administrative support for the day-to-day operations.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of student-athlete development programs and academic events;
• Maintain confidential records, and 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

Benefits

• All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/all-benefits/] for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees