Student-Athlete Support Services Intern

VCU Athletics is seeking an intern for it's Student-Athlete Support Services.

Summary:

Develop and administer a comprehensive academic support program provided to a caseload of student-athletes and assist with evaluation;

Meet individually with assigned student-athletes to help them develop learning strategies, goal setting and time management skills;
Work with student-athletes on major choice and career planning, utilizing major maps and other resources;
Assist SASS Athletic Coordinators in monitoring student-athletes’ continuing eligibility;
Create, manage and submit weekly academic reports and updates;
Maintain accurate and detailed written documentation for each student-athlete during their course stay at VCU as required by the NCAA;
Assist with the supervision of the mandatory Study Hall program;
Assist with the daily operations of the Athletic Tutoring program, including hiring, training, scheduling, and compiling comprehensive reports;
Assist the Academic Coach with programming and individualized support for caseload of student-athletes;
Assist in the coordination and implementation of student-athlete development programs and academic events;
Support SASS staff with a variety of tasks required in the day-to-day operations of an Academic Support Services office;
Maintain confidential records, adhere to FERPA guidelines and all departmental confidentiality policies;
All duties and responsibilities must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations;
Some work assignments and event participation will require weekend and evening hours;
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree Required
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills;
Must be available to work some evening and/or weekend hours, as needed; and
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:
Personal student-athlete collegiate experience;
Experience working in a university student-athlete support services or other related support activity

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Lifting 20-50 lbs.; pushing/pulling; standing; sitting; repetitive motion; walking, reaching; bending.
Fast paced; multiple stimuli; intense customer interaction; frequent change.
Memory; reasoning; hearing; reading; analyzing; logic; verbal communication; written communication