The opportunity will provide the core requirements for Academic Support Services that cannot be learned in a classroom. After completing this internship, the intern will be able to apply for Academic Support Services positions across the country and will be well-prepared to deal with the complexities of a permanent position.

PURPOSE: The Academic Services Intern will assist the Director of Academic Support Services with the maintenance, progress and enhancement of the Gonzaga Athletics Academic Support Services Program as it relates to academic advising and registration, Gonzaga Athletics Peer Tutorial Program, and continuing eligibility for the student-athletes of Gonzaga University.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Individual Academic Advising – 35%

-Provide academic advisement, mentoring, and support for assigned freshmen and at-risk student-athletes.

-Provide registration assistance to continuing Gonzaga student-athletes each semester during the registration process.

-Provide assistance for academic planning and major/career exploration for student-athletes.

Tutorial Program Support – 30%

-Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with all facets of our Peer Tutorial program including, but not limited to: planning and attending bi-weekly tutor trainings, grading and tracking completion of assessments from trainings, updating spreadsheets and historical documentation.

-Co-lead our efforts of maintaining our Level I College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification.

Life Skills Programming Support – 15%

-Actively participate and assist in leading various workshops for EDPE 195 New Athlete Orientation course for freshman student-athletes each fall on assigned topics. Additional responsibilities of tracking attendance, course evaluations, and guest speaker feedback also required.

-Attend various Life Skills events to support all areas of student-athlete development.

Other/Miscellaneous Functions – 20%

-Learn and perform continuing eligibility checks during each certification period for assigned student-athletes.

-Participate in our departments ongoing efforts of promoting Academic Integrity in accordance with Gonzaga University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

-Assist in the registration of incoming freshmen student-athletes for courses each summer.

-Assist with preparation of reports for coaches, staff, the West Coast Conference, and the NCAA.

-Other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Support Services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This internship is a fully immersive experience replicating a full-time position in the field of Academic Support Services. In addition to regular office hours, this field often requires night and weekend hours where applicable to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the internship.

This is a two-year program starting June 1, 2021 – May 15, 2023 and is renewable for the second year by mutual agreement between both parties.

TO APPLY: Please email Steffany Galbraith (galbraith@gonzaga.edu), Director of Academic Support Services, the following information by Sunday, February 21st.

-An unofficial copy of your academic transcript from each institution you have attended

-A current resume

-A cover letter addressing the following (no more than two pages):

a. Your interest in joining the Academic Services Staff at Gonzaga University

b. What qualities or experiences make you uniquely qualified for this position

c. In what ways do you hope to grow during your two years at Gonzaga University

d. Any other relevant information to this position

-List three professional references that can speak to your work ethic, qualifications, and character

INTERVIEW PROCESS: - All applicant materials must be submitted by Sunday, February 21st.

- The multi-round interview process will take place between Wednesday, February 24th and Wednesday, March 17th. These interviews will be a combination of phone and Zoom with various members of our staff.

- The successful applicant is expected to be identified by Thursday, April 1st.

- This in-person internship is anticipated to start Tuesday, June 1, 2021 (start date can have some flexibility but will need to be discussed ahead of time).

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Steffany Galbraith at galbraith@gonzaga.edu or 509-313-3942. We look forward to reading your application! Go Zags!