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Athletic Academic Specialist (Purdue Fort Wayne)
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Purdue University is hiring an Athletic Academic Specialist (Purdue Fort Wayne). The role sits in the Mastodon Academic Performance (MAP) Center at Purdue University Fort Wayne, providing individualized academic support to student-athletes, monitoring their progress toward degree completion, and ensuring they meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The specialist also teaches the Freshman Success course for student-athletes and meets with prospective student-athletes and their families during recruiting visits.
Highlights
- Provide academic support to assigned student-athletes through proactive outreach, regular meetings, and individualized academic success plans.
- Coach student-athletes on time management, study strategies, and exam preparation.
- Participate in early alert systems and coordinate timely interventions for at-risk student-athletes.
- Assist with the NCAA academic eligibility certification process, which occurs three times each year.
- Teach two to three sections of the Freshman Success course for student-athletes annually.
- Meet with prospective student-athletes and their families during recruiting visits to explain academic expectations and support services.
- Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and Athletics staff, and maintain accurate records of academic support activities and student progress.
- Bachelor's degree and one year of academic advising or related experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and availability for occasional evenings and weekends.
- Preferred experience with Banner, DegreeWorks, LSDBi, and Compliance Assistant, along with knowledge of student development theory and NCAA eligibility regulations.
- Annual salary of $43,888.08, with free tuition through Purdue University Global and fee remission toward a Purdue degree for the employee, spouse, and children.
Athletic Academic Specialist (Purdue Fort Wayne) Full Description
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Athletic Academic Specialist in our Mastodon Academic Performance (MAP) Center. This position provides individualized academic support services, monitors academic progress toward degree completion, and ensures compliance with NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The annual salary for this position is $43,888.08.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive academic support to assigned student-athletes, including proactive outreach, regular meetings, and individualized academic success planning.
- Offer academic coaching in areas such as time management, study strategies, and exam preparation.
- Participate in early alert systems and coordinate timely interventions for at-risk student-athletes.
- Attend team meetings or events as needed to support academic engagement.
- Assist in managing the NCAA academic eligibility certification process three times annually.
- Meet with prospective student-athletes (PSAs) and families during recruiting visits to communicate academic expectations and support services.
- Teach 2–3 sections annually of the Freshman Success course for student-athletes.
- Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and Athletics staff to support student-athlete academic success.
- Maintain accurate records of academic support activities and student progress.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree.
- 1 year of academic advising or other related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in higher education systems and software, including Banner, DegreeWorks, LSDBi, and Compliance Assistant.
- Knowledge of student development theory, academic advising practices, and strategies for learning and retention.
- Familiarity with NCAA academic eligibility regulations and compliance standards.
Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
- Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
- A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA
FLSA Status
Exempt
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