Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services

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Position Information

Position Number 007517 Functional Title Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Our purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes. We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro's hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.

Position Summary

These services will include, but are not limited to: provide intense monitoring and academic support for student-athletes, assist with student-athlete specific course registration, assist in the academic coaching of student-athletes for designated assigned sport programs, develop and oversee programming/initiatives/events, participate in recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes, and other duties as assigned.

The Coordinator will interpret, analyze and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes; assess student-athlete overall academic performance and its impact on progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility; maintain knowledge of all NCAA and University rules concerning academic standing and eligibility requirements.

In addition, the Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting the Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) with the coordination of Student Development and implementation of the Spartan Shield Program. The coordinator will serve as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree, or, a bachelor's degree and three or more years of relevant experience is required.
• The candidate will possess a passion for the holistic development of student-athletes.
• The candidate must be detailed oriented, have excellent communication skills, and meet deadlines.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree is preferred. Previous experience in student-athlete development, counselor education, teaching or athletic academic advising at the University level is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001 Job Open Date 04/01/2026 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 70% Key Responsibility

Academic Coaching

Essential Tasks

• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes; and assess student-athlete overall academic performance and its impact on progress toward graduation.
• The Coordinator will interpret, analyze and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes; assess student-athlete overall academic performance and its impact on progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility; maintain knowledge of all NCAA and University rules concerning academic standing and eligibility requirements.

Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility

Coordinate Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Essential Tasks

• This position is responsible for overseeing/coordinating the department's membership in SAAC.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, membership, communication, and development of the program/group.

Percentage Of Time 5 Key Responsibility

Compliance

Essential Tasks

• Adhere by University, State, NCAA rules/regulations.

Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility

Student Athlete Development

Essential Tasks

• Charged with coordinating all programming related to student athlete development.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Skilled Trades, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Reference Letter 1
• Link to Professional Portfolio
• Writing Sample(s)
• Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

• UNCGjobsearch Website

• Greensboro News & Record

• Carolina Peacemaker

• Other Newspaper

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Inside Higher Ed

• Other Professional Journal

• NCWorks.gov

• UNC System Job Board

• Other Online Job Board

• Personal Networking

• Other

• • Other: Please list

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

• Yes

• No