• Job Description

  Req#: 223704

  The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives .

  JOB TITLE:

  Academic Athletic Intern

  JOB PURPOSE:

  The Office of Academic Support is accepting applications for interns. Interns will be assisting with various office duties, include front desk monitoring, as well as working directly with student-athletes during team study hall periods. Other duties will be assigned as needed. Interns will assist Academic Coordinators in a controlled academic setting in order to support students during their objective-based study time, while practicing the highest level of academic and personal integrity.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Intern will work in a one-on-one or small group setting and are expected to establish rapport with the student-athlete while exuding patience, trust, and confidentiality regarding any correspondence between intern and student.
  • Interns will be trained at the beginning of each semester on the specific NCAA rules applied to working with student-athletes.
  • Hours per week may fluctuate from week to week depending on student need, availability and student-athlete competition schedule. Communication and exceptional time management will be of utmost importance between the Intern and the Internship Coordinator.
  • The Office of Academic Support hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8 am - 10 pm, Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Interns will set their availability within these hours.
  • Interns will be paid $15/hour. At the end of each semester interns will be evaluated for continuing employment. If invited back, hourly rate will increase to $16/hour.

  REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

  This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education: Must be at least a sophomore by class standing at the University of Wyoming.
  
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The skills necessary for this position include active listening, professionalism, reliability and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Applicants must also possess exceptional communication and time management skills.

  REQUIRED MATERIALS:

  Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume.

  HIRING STATEMENT:

  UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .

  ABOUT LARAMIE:

  The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

  Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

• About the company

  The University of Wyoming is a public land-grant research university in Laramie, Wyoming.

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