Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

Job Description

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Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services

Posting Number: SP005468P
Division/College: Athletics
Department: Athletics General
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:
The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS.

Position Overview:
The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services (SAC-SASS) provides support and education to elevate students' learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC-SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Academic counseling
  • Academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors
  • Assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree
  • Serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes


This position maintains close liaison with U of I athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS.

Required Experience:
  • One year of experience providing academic advising, academic support, student success services, or related educational support services at the post-secondary level
  • Experience using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
  • Experience using business software used for word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, and email management
  • Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or other stakeholders in an educational setting
  • Experience maintaining confidential student information and records

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree

Required Other:
  • Ability to travel infrequently within the state and region
  • Ability to work non-standard hours including select evenings and weekends
  • Must be eligible for N4A membership

Additional Preferred:
Education:
  • Master's degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Athletic Administration, or another related area

Experience:
  • Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
  • One year working with NCAA bylaws and tracking Progress Towards Degree for student-athletes
  • Experience developing and presenting academic success programming, workshops, or interventions for students
Knowledge/Skills/Ability to:
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
  • Current N4A membership
  • Ability to work successfully with individuals and groups, including student-athletes, faculty, coaching staffs, and administrators
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and graduation initiatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
  • None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $49,816 annually or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by 10/12/26 will receive first review consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.


To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52903

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.







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