This position monitors the academic progress of assigned student athletes and reports to the Associate Athletic Director – Student-Athlete Development. Meets weekly with assigned student athletes. Records and maintains accurate documentation of student athlete degree progress. Coordinates tutoring and Educational Assistant services for student athletes, which includes hiring, training, supervising and evaluating tutoring staff. Support and connect student athletes to resources with personal, social and behavioral problems that may be affecting his/ her educational situation. Assist in the facilitation of incoming student athlete orientation. Assists in Summit League and NCAA award nominations. Helps in planning and executing the Mav Awards with the help of SAAC. Updates academic and athletic awards in Hamilton.
This position will also direct and lead the areas of student-athlete personal/professional growth, career development and personal leadership. Within these responsibilities, they will facilitate career exploration/experiences, as well as be the lead administrator for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Mav Leadership. They will identify and coordinate appropriate speakers and development events to positively impact the student-athlete experience.
This position is eligible for the NUFlex Benefits Package: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Prescription Drug Coverage Teledoc Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Employee + One Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Employee and Dependent Scholarship Holidays +floating holidays during the winter shutdown Retirement
Additional Benefits to Working at UNO: Durango Discounts Program MavRIDE bus program Discounted Wellness Center Membership Professional Development Opportunities Attend on-campus events (concerts, theatre, sports) Inclusive Environment
For more information, please contact unoemployment@unomaha.edu
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Bachelor’s Degree
One year of experience in Academic Advising, Tutoring, or related Student Services experience.
UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university — a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves the lives of those on a local, regional, national, and international level. Omaha Athletics advances the University of Nebraska at Omaha mission by fostering a positive holistic development and competitive experience for Maverick student-athletes while striving to enhance the profile of the institution through intercollegiate athletics.
