Job Title

Scholastic Supervisor

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletic s' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletic s. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level i n20 varsity sports (http://www.12thman.com/) .

What we want

The Scholastic Supervisor is responsible for providing academic support, guidance, and mentorship to student-athletes while collaborating with academic professionals to create a highly effective learning environment with a primary focus on student development. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors: Ability to work flexible, non-traditional hours including some evenings, weekends and holidays to complete assigned duties. Occasional travel required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Two years of Athletic Academic advising experience at collegiate, high school or junior college level or athletic administration experience working with student-athletes at those same levels

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

• General knowledge of NCAA rules

• Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Three to five years athletic academic advising at the collegiate, high school, or junior college level or athletics

  Responsibilities:

• Academic Support - Provides a high level of academic support programming for student-athletes from admission through graduation. Establishes relationships and demonstrates a true willingness to communicate the ideas and expectations of the academic program. Works with other professionals to assess and evaluate student academic interests and abilities while developing a plan for success.

• Academic Records - Proactively monitors and provides intervention strategies for student-athletes.

• Communication - Communicates effectively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and faculty by providing timely and accurate academic reports.

• Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athletes: conduct, appearance, road games, punctuality and other areas as deemed appropriate. Provides appropriate educational training for academic staff and enforce rules appropriately.

• Committees - Serves on staff, departmental, and university committees as assigned. Represents the Athletics Department on various levels within the University campus, the athletics profession, and the local community.

• Recruitment - Assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes through transcript evaluation, scheduling, and facilitating academic presentations and tours.

• Organization - Maintains organized files and records that document academic progress and eligibility.

• Department Policies - Participates in developing and enforcing academic and departmental policies and procedures.

• Student-Athlete Engagement - Supports and promotes Student-Athlete Engagement events and seminars.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

Useful Links:

• Benefit Programs (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration)

• Retirement

• Employee Discount Program (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/perks.html)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• University Holidays (http://www.tamus.edu/business/human-resources/am-system-holidays/)

• Legal Statements

• New Employee Orientation (https://employees.tamu.edu/orgdev/courses.html#EmployeeOrientations)

• Prospective Employees

• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

• Training and Development

• USERRA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/userra)

• Nondiscrimination Notice