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Academic Coordinator
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Position Number: 6040551
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Academic Coordinator

Requisition Number: 62397
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 30-Mar-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Athletics encourages applications for the Academic Coordinator! This position provides overall academic support to the Mission of the Herbst Academic Center (HAC). The Academic Coordinator coordinates and monitors the academic services provided to student-athletes in a professional and collaborative work environment. This position works directly with student-athletes on designated teams, which may include football or men's basketball and other Olympic sports, and collaboratively with HAC staff. They develop relationships on campus to benefit the HAC mission. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including the dedication to creating and supporting a campus environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department's Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the HAC, University, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Herbst Academic Center is committed to delivering a world-class and holistic academic experience to student-athletes by providing the support necessary to develop independent, resourceful learners who graduate and seek personal and professional excellence. The Center provides an unparalleled level of service in an inclusive community, defined by ethical excellence in the areas of good academic standing, retention, and graduation rates.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Plan, coordinate, and monitor the academic services provided to student-athletes:

Understand and implement strategic planning designed by HAC staff.
Create Individual Academic Plan (IAP) for each student and then coordinate use of unit and campus-wide resources that will ensure delivery of academic support to best allow each student-athlete to succeed academically.
Collaborate with all Herbst Academic Center staff in order to uniformly deliver services.
Meet with students on caseload regularly, typically one-on-one.
Collaborate with departmental academic advisors in planning degree programs.
Connect with faculty regarding class progress and/or issues.
Monitor academic eligibility of each individual student-athlete.
Work in conjunction with Director of Eligibility in the Office of the Registrar to track and understand progress towards degree and each eligibility mark.
Monitor Academic Progress Rate (APR) of entire squad.
Travel with team(s), as needed, to provide academic support, structure, and proctoring of assignments.

Documentation, Communication, and Representation:

Provide clear, consistent communication on a frequent basis to supervisor and all academics' staff.
Complete documentation of individual sessions and progress of assigned student-athletes, as well as in their Individual Academic Plans.
Report regularly to coaches on the academic progress of their student-athletes.
Engage in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes as part of the recruiting process.
Participate in representational activities that are required of the Herbst Academic Center.
Serve on unit, department, and/or University committees that elevate positive connections and valuable partnerships.
Serve as Herbst Academic Center liaison to one of CU's colleges/schools/programs.

Other related duties:

Perform all work responsibilities and maintain confidentiality in all applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws regarding NCAA, Big 12, Athletics Department, University, and HAC policies and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Participate in activities that are required of the Herbst Academic Center and are a part of the student-athlete recruiting process.

What We Can Offer

Starting salary is $60,041.

Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
Additional Athletics benefits include:

Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's Degree in education or comparable field.
One year of experience advising, mentoring, counseling college students including experience working with Division I student-athletes in Division I athletics department.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
May require some travel with teams.

What You Will Need

Knowledge of student learning styles.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations regarding student-athlete academic eligibility, APR, GSR, and PTD.
Knowledge of and experience with tracking, reporting, and operating system/software/applications such as Teamworks, Google Workspace, OneDrive.
Ability to develop individualized learning plans.
Ability to coach, guide, and direct student-athlete learning.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain detailed documentation and records.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by March 30, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Academic-Coordinator/62397