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Title: Athletic Academic Coordinator-Football
Duke University seeks applicants for the role of Athletic Academic Coordinator. Qualified applicants will commit to the holistic delivery of academic services, provide monitoring and academic support for a case load of student-athletes, and assist in the academic coaching of student-athletes. The athletic academic coordinator will work with a select number of football student athletes and one other athletic team. Qualified applicants will commit to consistent and open communication with coaches and staff and adherence to NCAA, conference and institutional regulations.
Essential Functions:
• Utilize research-based learning strategies to identify and implement appropriate academic interventions to improve student outcomes with reading, writing, time management, and study skills.
• Counsel students on matriculation/graduation requirements, registration, and institutional policies.
• Participate in recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules concerning continuation and eligibility requirements.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes; assess student-athlete academic performance and its impact on NCAA/institutional progress toward degree and eligibility.
• Meet with first year and at-risk student-athletes weekly to aid in transition to Duke.
• Refer student-athletes to campus and athletics department resources when appropriate (Ex: Tutoring, Writing Studio, Academic Resource Center, etc).
• Will serve as academic coordinator for one additional assigned sport.
• Work with academic advisors and deans to support student-athletes in their Duke experience.
• Communicate regularly with coaches and other support staff of assigned sport.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
• The ability to anticipate issues, properly assess pertinent data, and develop/implement practical solutions to complex issues.
• A high degree of self-motivation, work ethic, organization, attention to detail, and productivity, with an ability to manage time, set and meet deadlines, and independently follow through on duties as assigned.
• Project genuineness and warmth as a service-oriented communicator.
• Anticipate student needs and act to address them.
• The ability to communicate and work collaboratively within the football academic support team and within the student athlete support unit is essential to success in this role.
• This individual will be a member of the department's academic support unit and will report to Jacqueline Davis, Director of Academic Services.
• To maintain our reputation for quality and integrity, and to inspire confidence in each other, this individual will commit to Duke's shared values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, education, student development, athletic administration, or related field.
• Experience as an academic advisor, learning specialist, instructor or counselor.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches, and university partners.
• To meet the needs of a unique, diverse group of students, successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Anticipated start date: June 2026
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How to Apply:
Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires a Master's degree in counseling, education, student development, athletic administration, or a related field.
Experience
Work requires 2 years experiene in academic advising, teaching, or counseling at the university level is preferred and demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches, and university administrators, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Work requires 2 years experiene in academic advising, teaching, or counseling at the university level is preferred and demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse population of students, coaches, and university administrators, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Job Code: 00002390 COORD, ACADEMICS & ATHLETICS RECRUITMENT
Job Level: 11
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All membersof our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).