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Kennesaw State University Hiring for Student-Athlete Success Services Internship at Kennesaw Full Time
Job Details
Student-Athlete Success Services Internship
Job ID: 256403
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
About Us
Find your wings at KSU!
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Learning Specialist and will be primarily responsible for assisting student-athletes in developing academic skills such as study strategies, time management, reading and writing skills, and test-taking strategies. Also assists Academic Advisors with small group study halls, reports, and some advising duties. Helps equip student-athletes with tools, skills, and knowledge for facilitating the academic development of at-risk students.
Responsibilities
1. Develops and fulfills academic support plans for student-athletes with high support needs
2. Reviews and monitors academic progress for assigned student-athletes
3. Communicates with leaders and/or Academic Advisors to discuss student-athletes’ progress and development
4. Assists with reports and communication sent to coaching staff
5. Assists with supervision of afternoon and evening study halls
6. Assists leaders and staff of Student-Athlete Development with events
7. Assists Program Coordinator with tutor observations and training
8. Assists with Summer Bridge programming, screenings and evaluations for incoming class
9. Works with supervisor and other staff on various day-to-day charges and standing projects with our campus partners and academic community
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in education, sports administration, counseling, or related field
Required Experience
Desire to pursue a career in academic support for student-athletes
Experience working with students in an educational environment
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of educational regulations (FERPA, HIPPA, IDEA, ADA, 504, etc.)
Knowledge of NCAA compliance and eligibility regulations
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, sports administration, counseling, or related field
Preferred Experience
Experience working with student-athletes in an academic setting
Experience in NCAA Division-I athletics program
Knowledge of educational regulations (FERPA, HIPPA, IDEA, ADA, 504, etc.)
Knowledge of NCAA compliance and eligibility regulations
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to establish rapport with diverse student population
Able to teach educational and learning strategies
Able to employ strategies for motivating and encouraging students’ academic progress
Able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of educational pedagogy
Understanding of unique learning needs of student-athletes and/or students with learning difficulties
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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