Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Intern

Requisition Number: 69818

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: Temporary Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 02-Mar-2026

Date Posted:
02-Feb-2026

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder Athletics Department is hiring a
Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Intern. This position will support the Herbst Academic Center’s mission and vision while gaining
the knowledge and experience necessary to advance their career as an academic support professional in athletics. The Student-Athlete
Academic Support Services Intern will be responsible for mentoring a diverse population of student-athletes to assist in their academic
transition to college, supervising and maintaining an appropriate study hall work environment for students requiring higher levels of
support, and supporting the subject tutoring and PASS (Providing Academic Assistance for Student-Athlete Success) programs. In addition, the
Intern will have an opportunity to serve on Athletics Department committees, create engagement on departmental social media platforms,
cross-train with different staff members within the Herbst Academic Center and become proficient in several student-athlete support software
systems and NCAA continuing eligibility rules. This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the
intercollegiate athletics program, including adhering to the principles of the Athletics Department’s Mission Statement, Strategic Plan,
Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the
Conference and the NCAA.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious
Association of American Universities (AAU)-and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region-our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect
Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the
broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Help facilitates the student-athlete’s academic transition to
  college
• Provide one-on-one assistance for student-athletes
• Empower students to fully engage in their academic life and
  promote the development of academic success
• Educate students about academic integrity and academic fraud
• Assist students in
  organizing their time and priorities
• Teach executive skills/strategy development (daily/weekly goal setting, prioritization,
  organization, note-taking, test-taking, reading comprehension, and time management), motivational techniques, and learning
  techniques
• Teach students how to build daily and weekly academic objectives that are specific and measurable
• Confirm
  students’ class attendance through note checking
• Hold students accountable to meeting times/dates, behavior expectations, and
  academic objectives
• Assist in the facilitation of tutor appointment requests
• Help with coordinating day-to-day operations of
  the Tutor Program by processing appointment changes and requests, assigning and supervising tutor sessions, resolving operations problems,
  and creating and delivering daily reports
• Create detailed reports following each individual session for assigned student-athletes
  using the preferred method of reporting
• Provide clear, consistent communication on a frequent basis with Herbst Academic Center
  staff
• Facilitate learning for student-athletes in a structured study hall environment
• Confirm students are working on
  scheduled/required academic objectives and class assignments
• Create engagement on departmental social media
  platforms
• Collaborate as a member of the Herbst Academic Center staff
• Attend training, weekly staff meetings, and
  professional development opportunities
• Perform all work responsibilities and maintain confidentiality in all applicable policies,
  rules, regulations, and laws regarding NCAA, Conference, Athletics Department, University policies, and Family Educational Rights and
  Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical guidelines and policies at all times
• Understand and follow Athletics
  Department and Herbst Academic Center Strategic Plans
• Perform general administrative tasks and other duties as
  assigned

What You Should Know

• This is a 9-month temporary position
• This is a fully in-person
  position
• Position will average 40 hours per week, and hours will vary during peak times
• Weekend and evening hours may be
  required throughout the duration of the internship
• Position will begin Monday, August 10th and work weekly through Friday, April
  30th, excluding Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break

What We Can Offer

Starting hourly pay is
$18.90/hr.

Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all
positions are eligible for paid sick
leave.

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be excited. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Applicants should possess a strong desire to work in the field of athletic academic
  support

What You Will Need

• Candidates are expected to demonstrate academic integrity and confidentiality
  while following all University, Big 12, and NCAA policies
• Highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to handle competing
  priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Bring a developmental learning mentality to the staff, students,
  and themselves
• Practice cultural competence and professional maturity

What We Would Like You to Have

• Advanced degree completed or in progress in Higher Education, Education, Counseling, Sport Management, Business, or comparable
  field
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or providing academic support services to student-athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA
  rules pertaining to academics
• Understanding and experience working with and within the athletics environment, college students
  (including first-generation, non-first generation, underrepresented, and students with education-impacting disabilities)

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter
   that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the
   position.

We may request references at a later time.Please apply by 3/2/2026 for consideration.Note: Application materials will not
be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may
redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be
penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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