Specialist II TEMP, Athletics Retention
Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Joliet
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title:Specialist II TEMP, Athletics RetentionJob
Description:POSITION TITLE: Specialist II TEMP, Athletics
Retention
STATUS: Part Time, Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: TOSSC
DIVISION: Student Development
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics
PLACEMENT: Grade 107
MINIMIUM PAY RATE: $22.04 per hour
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity,
gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an
AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates
who would enhance the diversity of its staff.POSITION
SUMMARY:Primary responsibility is to provide academic support to
student-athletes at Joliet Junior College to support their
retention, persistence and degree completion or transfer. This
includes monitoring eligibility, class attendance, academic
progress and transfer, and promoting a positive student-athlete
experience.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Assist
students, parents and coaches with the enrollment process. Advise
on athletic eligibility requirements and refer as necessary to the
Financial Aid and other student development and academic offices.2.
Provide support and assistance to the Athletic Operations and
Building Operations staff.3. Meet with and communicate to
student-athletes throughout the semester on an appointment and
walk-in basis to provide assistance with questions impacting
athletic eligibility and academic progress and success.4. Work with
at-risk students to develop plans for academic success and goal
attainment. Monitor and follow up on student progress including
attendance patterns, standards of academic progress, GPA, number of
credit hours, academic program completion/graduation, transfer and
athletic eligibility.5. Gather and share outcome data (such as
GPAs, course completion and retention rates, graduation and
transfer data) with Director of Athletics, VP of Student
Development, individual sport coaches and others upon request.6.
Act as a liaison between students and faculty as needed. Hold
information sessions for coaches and athletes regarding academic
policies and procedures as well as other pertinent issues (study
skills, time management, etc).7. Maintain student records by using
the college student administration system and assist in the
tracking of student-athlete facility usage.8. Work with the Student
Advising Center, University Partnerships and Transfer Information
as well as faculty advisors to support the transfer process and to
assure accurate understanding and communication of requirements for
transfer institutions.9. Work with athletics, faculty and student
development staff to recognize and support the accomplishments
(both athletic and academic) of student athletes, and support
department and building wide initiatives and communications.10.
Perform related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.2. Valid
Driver's License.3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative
and effective working relationships with other members of the
college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as
emotional intelligence.4. Demonstrated commitment to the college's
core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity,
collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and
quality.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Computer experience and
technology skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiarity
with Datatel Colleague system.2. Strong verbal and written
communication skills, and ability and willingness to work
cooperatively with a diverse population.3. Experience in advising,
teaching, or tutoring traditional age students in a higher
education setting; some direct experience with student-athletes.4.
English, Spanish and/or other languages verbal and written
communication proficiency.5. Demonstrated multicultural
competence.PHYSICAL DEMANDS1. Normal office physical demands.2.
Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from
community events.3. Ability to travel in state and nationally.4.
The employee is often required to stand, walk, run, reach with arms
and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision
requirements include close vision and ability to adjust
focus.WORKING CONDITIONS* Duties are performed indoors and outdoors
daily, as weather conditions permit, in the athletics environment.
Noise level can be moderate to loud.Full Time/Part Time:Part
timeUnion (If Applicable):TOSSCScheduled Hours:40
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