University of Wyoming
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primary responsibility is to provide oversight of the University Of Wyoming Athletics Department Office Of Academic Support and its 17-sport programs.
- Work with student-athletes regarding academic performance, class/major selection, developing a graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking and other skills necessary for academic success.
- Develop strong and professional working relationships with student-athletes to encourage the value of education and the development of self-reliance, self-confidence, empowerment, and intrinsic motivation.
- Maintain accurate and current student files for assigned athletes.
- Manage all working relationships including open and consistent contact with student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and faculty.
- Identify students with diverse learning styles and meet with them to develop an effective academic success plan.
- Assist with recruiting and new student-athlete summer orientation activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum three to five years full-time experience in college athletics (academics).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional writing skills required (submit writing sample with application materials), attention to detail, ability to multi-task.
- Working knowledge of Division 1 NCAA rules and regulations (specifically progress toward degree, initial and continuing eligibility).
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.