Academic Support Specialist

2 days ago


WinstonSalem, North Carolina, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Academic Support Specialist to join our team at Wake Forest University. The successful candidate will provide academic counseling and support to student-athletes in designated sports, ensuring they meet NCAA eligibility requirements and Wake Forest University admission standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with prospective transfer student-athletes through the Wake Forest transfer admission process
  • Evaluate transcripts for transfer students and communicate with the appropriate Student-Athlete Services counselor on progress-toward-degree requirements
  • Communicate with coaches and academic and compliance staff daily regarding potential deficiencies, challenges, or developments with a prospective student-athlete's case
  • Assist the Assistant Director of Eligibility in maintaining the admissions spreadsheet and completing academic reads for prospective student-athletes in ARMS
  • Provide academic counseling for student-athletes and teams as assigned
  • Monitor academic performance and prepare academic reports for designated sports
  • Develop individualized academic support plans for student-athletes and provide one-on-one academic assistance as needed
  • Develop strong working relationships to emphasize the value of education and self-reliance
  • Assist compliance and certifying officer in the NCAA with certification and tracking process
  • Recommend and nominate student-athletes for awards and scholarships
  • Responsible for academic meetings with recruits for assigned sports
  • Maintain open and consistent contact with coaches, athletic counselors, faculty, and University support staff
  • Assist with recruiting weekends and new student-athlete orientation activities
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and recruiting rules and procedures
  • Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in their pursuit of a college degree
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work weekend and evening hours as needed
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2-5 years of experience at the Division I level in Compliance, University Admissions, or University Registrar's Office
  • Masters degree or experience in NCAA Division I campus athletics compliance office preferred


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