Academic Performance Specialists
Our APS program pairs University at Buffalo graduate or PhD level students with selected student-athletes. APS meet regularly with student-athletes (2-4 times each week) to assist in academic achievement, skill enrichment, and learning strategies. This position transforms traditional study hall into an interactive and assignment completion environment.
Our APS staff is comprised from graduate students from multiple different academic disciplines at UB including but not limited to the Graduate School of Education (Higher Education and Student Affairs, Learning and Instruction, and Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology).
Responsibilities of an APS:
- Mentoring and monitoring a cohort of student-athletes by:
- Implementing college-level academic skills and learning strategies.
- Monitoring the completion of academic coursework to include weekly assignments, quiz/exam preparation, writing assignments, etc.
- Promoting and facilitating academic and personal growth to help students become independent learners.
- Documenting on-going student performance and meeting summaries with up-to-date record keeping through Navigate (UB’s student success portal).
- Building and maintaining thoughtful and professional communication with the Athlete Academic Affairs Staff.
- Working in a supportive and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Interested in learning more about the APS program? Please email Melanie Bliz, mwarren2@buffalo.edu Hiring typically takes place in the Summer for the upcoming academic year.
