Athletic Academic Coordinator
Company: Northwest Mississippi Community College
Location: Senatobia
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Athletic Academic Coordinator serves an academic
advisor for Athletics. This is a 12-month staff position
responsible for carrying out the supervision and direction of
academics for the Northwest MS Community College athletic
department. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.
QUALFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college/university PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree
preferred Administration/leadership experience preferred, Prior
four-year or community college experience in academic advising
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Direct and supervise all aspects of
academics for the NWCC athletic department, specifically the NWCC
football team. Maintain a working knowledge of the National Junior
College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Mississippi Association of
Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) rules and regulations
pertaining to eligibility, recruiting, etc. Serve as an active
member of the Senatobia Campus administrative and faculty team.
Maintain constant dialogue with faculty to ensure academic success.
Assure that all student-athletes are adequately advised and
registered for academic or career/technical instruction. Assure
that the classroom performance and progress toward graduation of
all student-athletes is monitored and are satisfactory. Work with
four-year colleges and universities with proper documentation to
assist student athletes with the transition after graduating from
NWCC. Serve as liaison between the NWCC faculty, student-athletes,
and coaching staffs. Establish, monitor, and coordinate study labs
and individual tutoring sessions. Be accessible to visit with
recruits as it relates to educational opportunities at NWCC.
Monitor class attendance for the student-athletes and update the
coaching staffs. Work closely with current academic advisor to
ensure consistency in advising. Fulfill other duties as assigned by
the Athletic Director and Senatobia Campus Vice President of
Instruction. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Self-motivated with the ability to function productively and
independently; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
establish positive working relationships; Strong interpersonal and
communication skills Attention to detail and ability to manage
multiple tasks efficiently Ability to work independently and
collaboratively across departments Commitment to maintaining a
student-centered approach and professional demeanor Proficiency
with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
Communicate with others in person, phone, and via email Frequently
sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel Must be able to lift up to
25 pounds APPLICATION To apply, please submit and attach the
following: Application at www.northwestms.edu Resume Transcript(s)
Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email
Address and Telephone Number
Keywords: Northwest Mississippi Community College, Southaven , Athletic Academic Coordinator, Education / Teaching , Senatobia, Mississippi
