What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program/Student Advisor - Intercollegiate Athletics position at uic?
UIC is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), distinguished by its robust academic, research, and health programs. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) aims to develop student-athletes academically, socially, and athletically while boosting UIC's national athletic profile. In support of this mission, the department is seeking a Program Student Advisor. The primary function of the position is to provide academic services to student athletes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the admission process for all prospective student athletes
- Meet and provide NCAA and UIC information to prospective student athletes and parents
- Evaluate High School, Junior and 4 year college student athlete transcripts
- Serve as a departmental liaison and contact person to campus units to provide information and resolve issues and programs
- Serve as liaison between student athletes and faculty.
- Provide academic support for student athletes in the area of academic progress, satisfactory progress and progress toward a degree as set forth by the UIC and NCAA
- Monitor academic performance, class attendance, NCAA requirements for continued eligibility, grades, course selection, tutors and study table
- Work with students one-on-one and in small groups to assist with skill development by teaching study skills and promoting skill development within the content areas of student's courses.
- Develop academic plan for student athletes including time management
- Serve as a resource for coach(s) on all areas regarding academics.
- Provide intensive academic support to an assigned group of identified student athletes, some of whom may have been diagnosed or underdiagnosed with learning disabilities or disorders that may impact their performance.
- Work collaboratively with student services departments (e.g. Disability Resource Center, Academic Center for Excellence, faculty, and other campus personnel to obtain resources and services for student athletes.
- Provide consistent and frequent feedback to the Academic team liaison concerning the progress of identified student athletes.
- Provide learning assistance as needed on evenings and/or weekends
- Prepare and produce statistical reports on academics as required from the NCAA and UIC.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.