Title: Academic Success Coach- Part-Time

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Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Working under the direction of the Director of Cadet-Athlete Development and Director of Athletic Compliance, the Academic Success Coach will be asked to help assist in the fulfillment and facilitation of the first-year transitional program. The Academic Success Coach will serve as a liaison between the first-year cadet-athlete and Cadet-Athlete Development professional staff, helping to monitor academic success, and encourage the development of self-advocacy. The Director of Cadet-Athlete Development works hand in hand with Academic Success Coaches to identify those in need of supplemental resources, and to communicate with coaching staff.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

-Working with first year cadet-athletes to monitor academic performance, teach organization, planning, and other learning & study skills and strategies.

-Be familiar with academic support and enhancement resources available, policy and procedure of the VMI, including the Honor Code, Southern Conference, and NCAA.

-Communicate effectively with cadets by establishing a positive rapport and by keeping a professional, patient, and engaged demeanor.

-Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Considerations

-Previous experience in student services (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)

-Previous experience working in intercollegiate athletics or intercollegiate athletics academic support

Additional Considerations:
• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Bridget Shanks

Phone: 540-464-7722

Email: shanksbe@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.