The USU Athletics Academic Coordinator (Student Athlete Success Advisor) will support the academic needs of student-athletes in assigned sports and assist in the day-to-day operation of Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS). Sports will be assigned upon hiring.

The Academic Coordinator assists student-athletes with academic progress in areas including academic study skills and learning strategies; educates student-athletes on NCAA, conference, and institutional eligibility requirements; and, in conjunction with campus advisors, guides student-athletes on course and major selection and career planning. The Academic Coordinator meets with student-athletes on a regular basis to monitor academic progress and review eligibility status.  Additionally, the Academic Coordinator will provide detailed reports and updates to coaches, compile semester grade/eligibility reports, and assist with the preparation of each assigned team’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). The Academic Coordinator participates in recruiting activities, orientation, and SAAS events.

This position reports to the Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services.

ACADEMICS

• Monitor admission process on all new incoming student-athletes for assigned sports
• Assist in coordinating advising appointments with assigned student-athletes for course selection/registration
• Monitor course selection for fulfillment of appropriate university course requirement fulfillment
• Update coaches regularly with academic progress status
• Serve as liaison between faculty/campus personnel and assigned student-athletes
• Educate student-athletes on ACCESS/Banner registration, drops/adds, and other academic policies and procedures
• Process end-of-term academic reports via Argos
• Upload academic documents via Box

ELIGIBILITY

• Monitor initial and transfer eligibility for incoming new student-athletes in assigned sports
• Initiate Degree Progress Forms for Progress Towards Degree
• Process and monitor continuing eligibility for assigned student-athletes
• Timely communication with coaches regarding eligibility issues 

RECRUITING

• Evaluate high school and college transcripts
• Meet with official and unofficial prospective student-athletes in assigned sports
• Provide recruits with information regarding becoming an Aggie and being a student-athlete at Utah State University
• Highlight academic accomplishments of USU student-athletes 

OTHER

• Process annual APR and GSR data for assigned sports
• Maintain current and accurate roster of student-athletes in assigned sports
• Assist with SAAS events
• Other projects and programs as assigned (student-athlete development programming, etc.) 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in appropriate discipline
• Working knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and regulations (Bylaw 14)
• Experience in academic support services of student-athletes
• Experience with Academic Progress Rate and Graduation Success Rate process and submission

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and coaches

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded to the Candidate Profile
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023