RASHEED WARD

Monitored First-Year student-athlete's academic progress across 9 sports, through one-on-one weekly meetings

• Updated required student-athletes grade logs via GradesFirst and Box for current and accurate records about eligibility and degree progress
• Advised student-athletes during class registration to maintain accurate degree/graduation plans
• Collaborated with various units within athletics and campus to provide student development opportunities and programming each quarter
• Involved on the Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee to plan and implement monthly activities, discussions, and newsletters
• Served as a circle facilitator on the university-wide restorative justice program
• Assisted coaches of all 19 teams with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes throughout the year
• Supported and guided students experiencing academic and personal troubles.

• Coordinated and developed study hall plan for 100+ Football student-athletes, monitored attendance, and prepared study hall reports for coaches weekly
• Developed and taught the freshman summer transition program for Football student-athletes
• Overseen the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and community service initiatives
• Monitored football student-athletes academic progress weekly through one-on-one meetings and progress report data
• Provided individualized academic support plans
• Implement appropriate academic intervention strategies, and keep coaches and athletic administrators informed about student progress through weekly meetings and reports
• Provided advising and registration services for Football student-athletes to track progress towards degree
• Monitored and tracked NCAA, conference, and institutional eligibility throughout the semester
• Presented to prospective football student-athletes on university academics programs and support services provided
• Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.

• Developed individual academic support plans for an assigned caseload of 22 student-athletes.
• Provided help with time management, study strategies, and reading development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
• Reviewed and evaluated academic progress reports to identify at-risk student-athletes and provide proper resources to support them
• Administered intake interviews with students who were previously diagnosed with a learning disability, to obtain accommodations
• Reviewed testing records for students who identified as having a learning disability and arranged additional testing
• Hired and trained academic mentors and tutors at the Morgan Academic Center
• Presented in all academic programming, such as Summer Bridge Programs, Mid-Year Seminars, and BBH courses
• Supported academic and coaching staff with recruitment throughout the year

• Conducted student placement assessments to increase student success rates
• Contributed to the development of behavior intervention plans for students experiencing behavioral concerns in the school environment
• Identified and assessed behavioral difficulties relating to students’ poor class attendance, inadequate learning performance, and low academic achievement
• Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and their parents regarding behavioral plans, academic performance, and progress report
• Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
• Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
• Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
• Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.

• Emailed daily academic report to coaches and met weekly to discuss current academic standing
• Pre-advised student-athletes during registration, monitoring their progress toward degree and eligibility
• Developed and implemented a class checking program, hired and supervised class checkers
• Participated in recruiting activities for prospective student-athletes and their families and conducted campus tours which helped identify campus wide resources
• Oversaw the Reading with the Pokes community service program

• Assisted the Athletic Director with day-to-day duties, such as participating in the hiring process and evaluating and supervising personnel
• Developed and managed business relationships with departmental sponsors and donors
• Managed a $30,000 budget
• Fundraised, promoted, and represented the athletic department at various events
• Coordinated athletic facilities for various teams and school wide functions, such as creating events and facilities schedules
• Organized practice and game schedules for varsity football and track teams
• Implemented and developed team and position-specific strength and conditioning programs for varsity football and track

• Engaged students in the development of skills such as time management and organization, study, and test-taking, and overall adjustment to high school life
• Attended daily meetings with a group of assigned students to assist with their organization of academic, personal, and professional commitments
• Provided guidance and support toward the school year's short- and long-term goals individually and as an advisory group.

• Highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring an exceptional school culture
• Supervised all aspects of school-wide student discipline including suspensions, pre-expulsion hearings, and parent conferences
• Crafted a school safety plan with the School Leadership Team and detective
• Administered student locker distribution and staff key distribution
• Supervised breakfast, lunch, after-school detention, and class transitions and dismissals