Athletic Academic Coordinator

Job Description

The Athletic Academic Coordinator serves an academic advisor for Athletics. This is a 12-month staff position responsible for carrying out the supervision and direction of academics for the Northwest MS Community College athletic department. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

QUALFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred
• Administration/leadership experience preferred,
• Prior four-year or community college experience in academic advising

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Direct and supervise all aspects of academics for the NWCC athletic department, specifically the NWCC football team.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) rules and regulations pertaining to eligibility, recruiting, etc.
3. Serve as an active member of the Senatobia Campus administrative and faculty team.
4. Maintain constant dialogue with faculty to ensure academic success.
5. Assure that all student-athletes are adequately advised and registered for academic or career/technical instruction.
6. Assure that the classroom performance and progress toward graduation of all student-athletes is monitored and are satisfactory.
7. Work with four-year colleges and universities with proper documentation to assist student athletes with the transition after graduating from NWCC.
8. Serve as liaison between the NWCC faculty, student-athletes, and coaching staffs.
9. Establish, monitor, and coordinate study labs and individual tutoring sessions.
10. Be accessible to visit with recruits as it relates to educational opportunities at NWCC.
11. Monitor class attendance for the student-athletes and update the coaching staffs.
12. Work closely with current academic advisor to ensure consistency in advising.
13. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Senatobia Campus Vice President of Instruction.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated with the ability to function productively and independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive working relationships;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Commitment to maintaining a student-centered approach and professional demeanor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Communicate with others in person, phone, and via email
• Frequently sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

APPLICATION

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

• Application at
• Resume
• Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number

About Us

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services."


Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io, e-mail address View email address on click.appcast.io; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io, e-mail address View email address on click.appcast.io; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io, e-mail address View email address on click.appcast.io or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io, email View email address on click.appcast.io.


Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin ( or on the Northwest website ( and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Statement

Northwest Mississippi Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. NWCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.