Student-Athlete Academic Services Fellowship | Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

The SAAS Fellowship program, previously branded as a post-graduate internship, won the prestigious N4A 2020 Model Practice Award. It's a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic journey of talented student-athletes while being part of a dynamic and supportive team. By applying, you'll be joining a strong legacy of previous fellowship cohorts who have helped empower athletes to reach their full potential both in the classroom and beyond. We invite you to apply and become part of this exceptional experience, contributing to the success and growth of the next generation of student-athletes.

SAAS Academic Fellows will gain experience in the following areas:

Professional Development: Engage in regular professional development opportunities, including training sessions, workshops, and special assignments, to build skills essential for a career in student-athlete academic support.

NCAA Eligibility & Compliance: Gain a successful understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding academic eligibility requirements.

Academic Support and Advising: Provide personalized academic advising to a caseload of student-athletes. Assist with course selection and academic planning to ensure timely progress toward graduation. Track student-athlete academic performance through meetings and monitoring Canvas observer role.

Communication: Build and sustain professional, respectful relationships with students, staff, and university stakeholders. Communicate effectively with the use of professional language, ensuring confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

Collaboration: Provide support for a multitude of other projects and responsibilities that are housed within SAAS. Examples include textbook distribution, Bridge Orientation, Guest Coaches program, and graduation breakfast.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Previous graduate assistantship or internship in a student-athlete support center.
• Relevant experience working in a collegiate athletic academic advising office.
• Desire to enter the professional field of athletic academic services.

40 hours per week. Benefits Eligible Position.