What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator for Student Athletic Support Services position at Inside Higher Ed?
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:
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001
Job Open Date:
04/01/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type Of Appointment:
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year:
12
FLSA:
Exempt
Percentage Of Time:
70%
Key Responsibility:
Academic Coaching
Essential Tasks:
15
Key Responsibility:
Coordinate Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Essential Tasks:
5
Key Responsibility:
Compliance
Essential Tasks:
10
Key Responsibility:
Student Athlete Development
Essential Tasks:
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
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.
- 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.
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001
Job Open Date:
04/01/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type Of Appointment:
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year:
12
FLSA:
Exempt
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.
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.
5
Key Responsibility:
Compliance
Essential Tasks:
- Adhere by University, State, NCAA rules/regulations.
10
Key Responsibility:
Student Athlete Development
Essential Tasks:
- Charged with coordinating all programming related to student athlete development.
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