Student-Athlete Development Academic Coordinator
PHOENIX, AZPosted a month ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Grand Canyon University
Job overview
The Student-Athlete Development Academic Coordinator at Grand Canyon University supports student-athletes in achieving academic excellence by providing advising, academic support, and coordinating development programs.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advising student-athletes on academic requirements, providing intensive academic support, monitoring performance, facilitating study halls, scheduling tutors, preparing reports, assisting with registration and eligibility certification, planning workshops and community events, and supporting the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan, generous time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, free parking, education tuition discounts for employees and their families, and free on-site gyms.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree preferably in Education, Counseling, or Sports Administration, experience working with collegiate students, ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with student-athletes, and must pass a background check including fingerprinting.
Work environment and culture
Grand Canyon University is a private, nondenominational Christian university emphasizing ethical values and community engagement, fostering a supportive environment for student-athletes.
Company information
Grand Canyon University is a regionally accredited private Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona, known for its commitment to student success and community involvement.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, with on-campus facilities including gyms and parking.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines academic advising with athletic development, including direct involvement in student-athlete workshops, community service, and NCAA eligibility compliance.
Company overview
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, for-profit Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through its nine colleges, including business, education, nursing, and health sciences. GCU generates revenue primarily through tuition fees and online education programs, which have expanded significantly over the years. Founded in 1949, the university transitioned from a non-profit to a for-profit institution in 2004, which has allowed for substantial growth and development in its campus facilities and academic offerings.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with academic advising, student-athlete support, and familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements, emphasizing your ability to develop individualized academic plans and manage high-risk student-athletes.
Focus on showcasing skills in coordinating academic support services such as study hall facilitation, tutoring scheduling, and academic progress monitoring, along with your capacity to collaborate with campus partners and organize student-athlete development events.
Apply through multiple platforms including Grand Canyon University's official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet all submission requirements.
Connect on LinkedIn with current staff in the Office of Student-Athlete Development or related departments at GCU, starting conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent student-athlete success stories, asking about the culture within the department, or inquiring about upcoming community service events they coordinate.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'student-athlete academic advising,' 'NCAA eligibility,' 'academic progress monitoring,' 'study hall facilitation,' and 'student development workshops' to pass initial screenings.
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