Assistant Academic Coordinator (Intern 2025-2026 Academic Year)
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About the Company
The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) at NC State University is committed to fostering connections and community for students. DASA provides comprehensive support to all NC State students through academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
The Office of Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) within DASA focuses on meeting the academic, personal, and professional development needs of student-athletes, promoting excellence in education, leadership, and civic engagement.
Job Description
Position: Assistant Academic Coordinator (Intern 2025-2026 Academic Year)
This is a full-time, temporary internship within the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) at NC State University. The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and prepare individuals for full-time positions in academic support for student-athletes.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise and monitor student-athletes, tutors, and mentors in structured study hall environments.
• Facilitate the creation and regular updating of administrative reports, including academic update reports (AURs), study hall attendance, and daily reports.
• Work with tutorial and mentoring program staff to set up and oversee group and one-on-one tutorial and mentoring sessions.
• Determine the academic support needs of an assigned group of student-athletes through individual meetings and record grades.
• Co-teach University Studies Courses (USC) for first-year student-athletes.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of auxiliary areas such as class attendance policy and USC curriculum.
• Assist in engaging student-athletes in the course selection and registration process.
• Design and present training to tutors and mentors.
• Participate in staff training and mandatory orientations on academic support topics.
• Assist with presentations to prospective student-athletes during campus visits.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from an accredited college or university, or must have completed all requirements for master’s degree with the exception of internship completion
• Minimum of six months of experience supervising young adults in an educational setting.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, problem-solve, and meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Computer software application skills for report writing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Ability to teach academic success strategies.
• Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Completed a master’s degree in education, higher education administration or leadership, college student personnel, psychology, sociology, and/or sport management.
• At least one year of work experience in an academic support for athletics setting.
• A sincere interest in athletic academic counseling as a profession.
• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Compensation:
• $17/hour for 40 hours per week.
Timeline:
• Full time internship: Sept 2, 2025 – May 15, 2026
