Academic Coach & Tutor Coordinator

Position Information

University Code 35221 University Title Student Services Specialist 1 University Job Family Student Services ORP Eligible No For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Multi Title Scope of Search Regional Working Title Academic Coach & Tutor Coordinator Position Number FAD620 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Student Athlete Support Serv Organizational Overview

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Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

The Student-Athlete Academic Coach and Tutor Coordinator counsels and guides VCU’s student-athletes to help them achieve educational success while maintaining their athletic eligibility. This position optimizes the academic experiences of student-athletes throughout their entire educational career at VCU through a combination of teaching, tutoring, and individualized academic coaching.

The Student-Athlete Academic Coach and Tutor Coordinator will:
-Teach a minimum of one section in the fall and one in the spring of UNIV 1XX or 2XX courses.
-Create and teach study skills seminar series.
-Collaborate with other academic coaches on campus to provide academic support programming.
-Meet individually with student-athletes to help them develop learning strategies, goal setting, and time management skills.
-Provide tutoring services when appropriate.
-Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course of stay at VCU, as required by the NCAA .
-Inform and train tutors on NCAA and VCU Honor Code guidelines through mandatory monthly training sessions.
-Conduct ongoing needs assessments to identify areas and courses in which tutoring should be offered.
-Continue to develop plans for improving individual and group tutoring programs.
-Hire, train, and supervise a qualified pool of undergraduate and graduate tutors.
-Utilize the tracking system to monitor usage of tutorial services and make adjustments in services according to demand.
-Monitor tutoring and computer use in the lab, which includes ongoing documentation of these activities.
-Evaluate the effectiveness of the tutoring program through the implementation of an assessment plan and provide end of the semester data reports to the supervisor.
-Maintain national certifications for the tutorial program.
-Assist in promoting Student Athlete Support Services.
-Supervise and create drop-in tutoring sessions.
-Handle other relevant academic and administrative duties, as assigned. Some work assignments and/or event participation will require weekend and/or evening hours.

Minimum Hiring Standards

-An advanced degree or education and relevant work experience equating to an advanced degree.
-Experience working with student-athletes at a large, diverse, urban, NCAA Division 1 university.
-Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
-Demonstrated ability to motivate student-athletes toward academic achievement.
-Tutoring experience in a culturally diverse university environment with student-athletes of varying academic ability level.
-Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
-Must be available to work some evening and/or weekend hours, as needed.
-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 Hiring Standards

-A Master’s degree in social work, counseling, higher education administration, sport leadership, humanities, or a related area.
-Personal student-athlete collegiate experience.
-Experience working in a University learning center or other related support activity.
-Experience teaching or leading workshops.

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range Up to $45,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus Monroe Park Campus Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours M-F Job Open Date 01/15/2021 Posting will close on or before 01/31/2021 Open Until Filled No Job Category Is this a restricted position? No Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? Yes Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/102761 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Indicate your highest level of education.
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Some Master's Coursework
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctoral Degree
2. * Do you have experience working with student-athletes?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience with program management and/or tutoring?
   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Other Document