Assistant Academic Coordinator (SAASS)
EXPIRED

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA

Posted Date: Apr 12, 2024

Expired Date: Apr 17, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
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  • Work Type
    Full-time

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About the Job
Job Description

Job Description:

This full-time internship experience is designed to provide an individual the opportunity to grow and develop the necessary skills needed to advance their career into the field of student-athlete academic support.

Reporting to the Associate Director of SAASS, the Assistant Academic Coordinator will work with a SAASS team to provide academic support for assigned student-athletes. The Assistant Academic Coordinator will assist in monitoring assigned student-athletes academic progress, with regards to University and NCAA academic eligibility requirements. The Assistant Academic Coordinator will also help facilitate recruitment of prospective student-athletes. This position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree, or making progress toward a Master's Degree

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to develop written reports

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders in a time sensitive environment

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a cohesive team

Department History

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Services 2025–2026

Person Role

Sarah Armstrong

Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success Initiatives

Natalie Wimmer

Assistant Athletic Director / Student-Athlete Development

Danny White

Executive Associate Athletics Director, Administration and Support

Alix Guynn

Associate Director / Academic Counselor (Lacrosse, Men's Basketball)

Emily Patton

Associate Director / Academic Counselor (Football)

Mike Swanhart

Associate Director / Academic Counselor (Baseball, Swimming & Diving)

Tim Moore

Assistant Director / Academic Counselor (Men's Soccer, Softball, Wrestling)

Laura Nichols

Departing
Senior Assistant Director - Academic Counselor (Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, and Volleyball)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Sarah Armstrong

Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success Initiatives

Danny White

Executive Associate AD/Administration and Support Programs

Natalie Wimmer

Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development

Alix Guynn

Associate Director - Academic Counselor (Men's Basketball and Lacrosse)

Emily Patton

Associate Director - Academic Counselor (Football)

Mike Swanhart

Associate Director - Academic Counselor (Baseball and Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving)

Tim Moore

Assistant Director - Academic Counselor (Men's Soccer, Softball, and Wrestling)

Laura Nichols

Senior Assistant Director - Academic Counselor (Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, and Volleyball)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Danny White

Executive Associate AD/Administration and Support Programs

Natalie Wimmer

Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development

Sarah Armstrong

Director - Academic Counselor (Women's Golf)

Alix Guynn

Associate Director - Academic Counselor (Men’s Basketball and Lacrosse)

Emily Patton

Associate Director - Academic Counselor (Football and Men's Tennis)

Mike Swanhart

Associate Director - Academic Counselor (Baseball and Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving)

Tim Moore

Assistant Director - Academic Counselor (Men's Soccer, Softball, and Wrestling)

Laura Nichols

Senior Assistant Director - Academic Counselor

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