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.

-Oversight of NCAA guided study session hours

-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher

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

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

- Ability to work non traditional work hours, as required

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