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Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services
Position Title Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services
Division/College
Department
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services ( SAC - SASS ) provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC - SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS .
Position Overview
The Senior Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Support Services ( SAC - SASS ) provides support and education to elevate students’ learning experience at the University of Idaho (U of I). The SAC - SASS fosters student success by building positive and professional student relationships and implementing proactive strategies that help students fulfill their educational goals. This position provides academic services for student-athletes through the Student-Athlete Support Services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Academic counseling
Academic coaching of student-athletes that present academic risk factors
Assisting with course registration and monitoring NCAA Progress Towards Degree
Serving as the Tutoring Liaison and assisting with orientation for new student-athletes
This position maintains close liaison with U of I athletic administrators, coaching staffs, faculty, and campus academic support areas and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of SASS .
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
One year of experience providing academic advising, academic support, student success services, or related educational support services at the post-secondary level
Experience using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
Experience using business software used for word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, and email management
Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or other stakeholders in an educational setting
Experience maintaining confidential student information and records
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other
Ability to travel infrequently within the state and region
Ability to work non-standard hours including select evenings and weekends
Must be eligible for N4A membership
Additional Preferred
Education
Master’s degree preferably in Counseling, Education, Athletic Administration, or another related area
Experience
Experience in an academic support unit for student-athletes, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
One year working with NCAA bylaws and tracking Progress Towards Degree for student-athletes
Experience developing and presenting academic success programming, workshops, or interventions for students
Knowledge/Skills/Ability to
Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
Current N4A membership
Ability to work successfully with individuals and groups, including student-athletes, faculty, coaching staffs, and administrators
Demonstrated commitment to student success, retention, and graduation initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $49,816 annually or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE 1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Posting Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by 10/12/26 will receive first review consideration.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of References
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America? Yes
No
* Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States? Yes
No
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Worksite address
moscow, ID, 83843, US
Who can apply
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