Athletics Academic Services Intern

Summary: University of Utah Health Research is dedicated to providing academic support services for student-athletes. The Athletics Academic Services Intern will assist academic advisors and learning specialists in developing academic support plans and monitoring the progress of student-athletes to ensure their academic success. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with athletics academic advisors and learning specialists to develop and implement individualized academic support plans - Assist in the oversight of evening study hall activities in the Burbidge Athletics Academic Center - Develop the ability to identify academic concerns through formal and informal assessments - Monitor and report the academic progress of student-athletes while fostering academic accountability - Educate student-athletes to effectively communicate with professional etiquette in a university setting - Assist student-athletes in the development of short-term/long-term achievable academic goals - Develop a strong comprehension and understanding of NCAA continuing eligibility and progress towards degree rules and regulations in order to assist student-athletes in developing academic schedules to meet progress towards degree/graduation requirements - Develop a working knowledge of university degree requirements to assist student-athletes in maintaining college degree requirements while selecting classes for enrollment - Work closely with at-risk student-athletes to develop independent, lifelong learners - Prepare daily/weekly academic updates to track the progress of assigned student-athletes while sharing with the academic services team and coaches - Work with the Athletics Psychology & Wellness Team and the Center for Disability Services to assist in the implementation of academic accommodations - Understand and adhere to the rules and regulations specific to FERPA - Participate in a variety of professional training sessions and activities - Perform general administrative tasks and various projects as requested - Maintain an active schedule of weekly meetings with assigned caseload of student-athletes - Develop a strong understanding of all things related to the mitigation of academic misconduct applicable to the athletics department, the University of Utah, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree Required - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment - Personable and highly organized - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Desire to obtain full-time professional employment in the Athletics Academic Services Industry as either an Athletics Academic Advisor or Learning Specialist - Must be able to pass a background check Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with student-athletes at the Division I level - Ability to understand the needs of academically at-risk student-athletes - Graduate Assistantship experience in the Athletics Academic Services Industry - Knowledge of FERPA and NCAA rules and regulations Required Skills: Academic Advising, Learning Support Strategies, Disability Services, NCAA Progress Toward Degree Rules, FERPA, Academic Progress Monitoring, Academic Support Plan Development, Student-Athlete Academic Goal Setting, Academic Misconduct Mitigation Benefits: The internship is a 9-month paid position and will require 25-29 scheduled hours per week., The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work)., Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information., This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen., Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law., Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.