College Sports - Athletics Academics Services Grad Assistantships - (Knoxville) in Knoxville, Tennessee For Sale

Thornton Athletics Student Life Center: The Thornton Center seeks candidates for three (3) Athletics Academic Services Graduate Assistant positions. These GA positions are part of a Young Professional Development Program that prepares young professionals for full time positions in the Academic Support profession. Only professionals that have a long term career interest in Athletic Academic Support should consider applying. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: These positions will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Thornton Center operations. The individuals in these positions will be expected to learn all aspects of what is required to be a great academic staff member. The Thornton Center staff is committed to developing all skills needed to be a great professional in this field. By the end of the two-year GA experience, each GA will be able to: o Thoroughly understand NCAA progress toward degree requirements for student-athletes and how they impact APR and GSR. o Monitor and document student-athlete weekly academic progress. o Understand end of term grade finalization and reporting process procedures. o Understand and implement student academic advising. o Understand the importance of timely, effective communication with coaches and professors. o Understand proactive outreach to campus departments, organizations, faculty and staff to facilitate a positive working relationship. o Effectively supervise student-athletes in study hall while maintaining a positive, effective learning environment for all students. o Arrange and host an honorary coach autonomously. o Arrange and host a recruiting session with a prospect. o Effectively implement the five pillars of Life Skills. o Understand and be able to implement a tutorial program. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree required * Must be admitted to a graduate program at the University of Tennessee by the start of the fall xxxx term * Desire to obtain full-time employment in student-athlete academic support * Strong work ethic * Communication skills Compensation: * Monthly Stipend * Tuition and Fees How to Apply: * Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list electronically. Use subject line Graduate Assistant Application. * Review of resumes will begin March 1, xxxx and continue until the positions are filled. * Suggested start date is July 1, xxxx with coursework beginning August xxxx. NOTES: 3 openings. (Sports Management, Finance, Admin)
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