On-Call Academic Intern

Position Title: On-Call Academic Intern Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $22.02 - $25.31 per hour Pay Frequency: Hourly A. POSITION PURPOSE Academic interns for academic services will work with the Athletics Academic and Student Services staff to develop academic support plans for individual student-athletes on their respective caseloads while gaining hands-on experience with academic advising, eligibility, and NCAA rules and regulations. Additionally, they will assist with student support services in the areas of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), career services, new student-athlete on-boarding and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Belonging (DEIJB). B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Academic Mentoring In collaboration with the academic services staff, identifying academic concerns of specific student-athletes. Incorporating learning strategies and learning tools offered by the academic services unit to meet the needs of individual student-athletes. Continuing monitoring and assessing of student-athlete academic progress. Promoting and fostering academic integrity and accountability. Promoting and fostering a culture of compliance with NCAA and University rules. Promoting and fostering appropriate communication skills. Promoting and encouraging the use of University resources (i.e. Drahmann, HUB, and Career Services). Encouraging personal reflection and growth. Assisting student-athletes in academic goal setting and achievement. Documenting academic progress in weekly and quarterly individual reports. 2. Assist in Academic Advising Assist academic services staff in helping student-athletes navigate Workday in order to search for classes and determine appropriate courses to meet degree requirements. Use quarter calendars and weekly trackers to help student-athletes develop time management skills. Assist with eligibility tracking. Interns will gain an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations as they pertain to continuing eligibility requirements. Interns will assist the academic services staff and compliance unit with tasks that relate to continuing eligibility. 3. Student Services Assist with new first year students on-boarding and programming, including Bronco Bridge. Assist with student-athlete leadership and engagement through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Assist with student-athlete events and awards. Assist with career services. Assist with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Belonging athletics initiatives. Assist with other student services and development projects as assigned. 4. Participation Intern will participate in FERPA and Confidentiality Training upon the start of the internship program. Intern will learn the department, University, and NCAA policies as they pertain to rules and regulations, academic integrity, compliance and confidentiality. Participate in monthly Professional Development Learning Sessions that will be sponsored by the Academic Services Unit. Maintain an appropriate schedule in collaboration with his/her supervisor. Maintain a regular schedule of academic meetings with their caseload of student-athletes. Make recommendation based on student-athlete assessment and academic progress. Participate in event planning for annual events such as faculty appreciation nights, student-athlete etiquette dinner, and more. 5. Other duties as assigned C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION - N/A D. GENERAL GUIDELINES E. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment. 1. Knowledge Experience working with Google docs preferred. 2. Skills Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel). Attention to detail. 3. Abilities Professional, positive, and service-oriented approach. 4. Education Bachelors Degree 5. Years of Experience Interest in NCAA Academic Services F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal. May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus. G. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typical office environment. Mostly indoor office environment. Offices with equipment noise. Offices with frequent interruptions. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/ Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Aaron Zisser, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043, azisser@scu.edu , www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). 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Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in Californias Silicon Valley, offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus masters, Ph.D., and law degrees. Santa Clara University requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. This mandate allows for limited exemptions and a grace period for new hires to comply with the vaccination requirement. Santa Clara University does not sponsor work visas for staff positions. If hired, individuals must independently provide proof of their eligibility to work in the United States. Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families. Visit our benefits page for more information.