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Stanford University

Coach, Student-Athlete Success

Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306


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Coach, Student-Athlete SuccessReports to: Assistant Athletics Director/Assistant Dean - Student-Athlete Success and Well-Being

At DAPER, we firmly believe that diverse teams make better decisions, foster innovation, and drive success for everyone involved. We celebrate differences in abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry that fuels our excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment of belonging where every voice is heard, valued, and respected.

The OpportunityThis newly created position reports to the Assistant Athletics Director/Assistant Dean of Student-Athlete Success & Well-Being, in close collaboration with Academic Advising, and is responsible for providing proactive and comprehensive tutoring and academic support for identified student-athletes in both individual and group settings. The Student-Athlete Success Coach is a member of the DASH team and will play a pivotal role in supporting the holistic development of student-athletes throughout their Stanford career.

Primary Responsibilities:Meet individually with a specific cohort of undergraduate student-athletes to help them tackle common academic challenges and develop skills and knowledge for academic success.Help develop the DASH peer mentor program by assisting with curriculum development and DASH peer mentor training.Design and facilitate academic skills workshops and programs to meet student needs, drawing from current learning sciences research.Exercise discretion when sensitive information is disclosed by students and ensure the protection of student data and communication.Provide day-to-day oversight of the AARC Tutoring Program.Recruit, hire, supervise content specific tutors for student-athletes.Manage all phases of the recruitment and selection process for tutors.Manage appointment software, verifying tutor information, coordinating with payroll, and troubleshooting problems.Design, set up and administer and review tutor feedback surveys; collect and analyze program utilization data.Coordinate updates to tutoring web pages.Monitor weekly tutoring utilization to ensure students are using tutoring appropriately.Respond to general inquiries about tutoring from student-athletes and staff.Serve as a member of conference affiliated tutor working groups.Work closely with campus partners on best practices in academic and tutoring support.Ensure that tutoring and other student learning programs are accessible and inclusive.Monitor tutoring program expenses and assist in the preparation of annual budget proposals.Flexibility in completing any other assigned duties.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.Experience with a program that supports student success, such as a tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or advising program.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and shift between tasks.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.Experience working independently and as part of a team.Relevant subject matter knowledge.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and customer service skills.Understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.Working Conditions:Estimated travel: 5%This position is based on the Stanford main campus.This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days of onsite work per week.Able to work on evenings and weekends, as needed.DAPER’s Integrity: This position is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University.The expected pay range for this position is $66,560 to $71,000 per annum.

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