Student-Athlete Success Coordinator Internship

Waynesburg University is seeking applicants for the position of Student-Athlete Success Coordinator. This is a paid internship through the NCAA’s Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant Program funded for two years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years). Salary: $30,000 annually for 10 months plus room and board along with additional annual NCAA stipend for professional development.

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred in Sports Administration or related field. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations preferred. The Student Athlete Success Coordinator intern will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director. The position has a recognizable responsibility for athletic and academic administration. This person will work with the Athletic Department and Pathways Center to help coordinate and facilitate student-athlete academic success. The Pathways Center serves to provide comprehensive student support services, such as: peer tutoring and study tables, mentoring, peer leadership, disabilities services, career development, vocational exploration, Federal Work Study Program, Act 101 Educational Enrichment Program. This position will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics with other duties within the Athletic Department assigned.

Preferred qualifications include:

Waynesburg University is seeking applicants for the position of Student-Athlete Success Coordinator. This is a paid internship through the NCAA’s Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant Program funded for two years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years). Salary: $30,000 annually for 10 months plus room and board along with additional annual NCAA stipend for professional development.

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred in Sports Administration or related field. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations preferred. The Student Athlete Success Coordinator intern will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director. The position has a recognizable responsibility for athletic and academic administration. This person will work with the Athletic Department and Pathways Center to help coordinate and facilitate student-athlete academic success. The Pathways Center serves to provide comprehensive student support services, such as: peer tutoring and study tables, mentoring, peer leadership, disabilities services, career development, vocational exploration, Federal Work Study Program, Act 101 Educational Enrichment Program. This position will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics with other duties within the Athletic Department assigned.

Preferred qualifications include:

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• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Commitment to the overall success of the Athletic Department
• Understanding of FERPA, NCAA, and PAC rules
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Ability to think, plan, and execute strategically
• Customer service orientation and ability to utilize relationship-building techniques in a cross-cultural environment
• Desire to work in an upbeat, creative, and exciting environment that is constantly striving to provide better service and support

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates must send resume/cv and letter of interest, a written statement that articulates how the candidate intends to incorporate the mission of the University with the requirements and function of the position, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three references. Apply to the Human Resources Office, Waynesburg University, 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, e-mail: hr@waynesburg.edu. For further information, please see the University home page www.waynesburg.edu.