Athletic Academic Coordinator

The Athletic Academic Coordinator serves an academic advisor for Athletics. This is a 12-month staff position responsible for carrying out the supervision and direction of academics for the Northwest MS Community College athletic department. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. 

 QUALFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree preferred
• Administration/leadership experience preferred,
• Prior four-year or community college experience in academic advising 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Direct and supervise all aspects of academics for the NWCC athletic department, specifically the NWCC football team.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) rules and regulations pertaining to eligibility, recruiting, etc.
3. Serve as an active member of the Senatobia Campus administrative and faculty team.
4. Maintain constant dialogue with faculty to ensure academic success.
5. Assure that all student-athletes are adequately advised and registered for academic or career/technical instruction.
6. Assure that the classroom performance and progress toward graduation of all student-athletes is monitored and are satisfactory.
7. Work with four-year colleges and universities with proper documentation to assist student athletes with the transition after graduating from NWCC. 
8. Serve as liaison between the NWCC faculty, student-athletes, and coaching staffs. 
9. Establish, monitor, and coordinate study labs and individual tutoring sessions.
10. Be accessible to visit with recruits as it relates to educational opportunities at NWCC.
11. Monitor class attendance for the student-athletes and update the coaching staffs.
12. Work closely with current academic advisor to ensure consistency in advising.  
13. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Senatobia Campus Vice President of Instruction.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Self-motivated with the ability to function productively and independently; 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive working relationships; 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Commitment to maintaining a student-centered approach and professional demeanor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: 

• Communicate with others in person, phone, and via email 
• Frequently sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms 
• Talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds 

APPLICATION

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Professional References:  Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number