Academic Advisor for Athletic Student Retention

Talladega College • Talladega, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor for Athletic Student Retention will deliver interactional academic advising experiences for assigned students, including specialized advising for student-athletes to help them balance academic and athletic commitments. This role provides supplemental advising and registration assistance to all current undergraduate students, with particular attention to NAIA eligibility requirements for student-athletes. The advisor ensures students understand and navigate the class registration process, understand degree and general education requirements, and are aware of academic policies related to athletic participation. Additionally, the advisor will teach the undergraduate Freshman Orientation 1-credit course each semester and any other undergraduate course as needed to support academic success initiatives, including guidance and counseling. The advisor addresses all areas of academic concerns with students, including tutoring, study skills, and time management, and connects student-athletes with appropriate academic support resources within the athletic department and broader university. Referrals to other points of service such as counseling, financial aid, career services, student life, and disability services will be made, collaborating closely with athletic department staff as needed. The position requires participation in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in athletic advising and NAIA regulations, as well as high-impact practices related to academic advising, student success, and higher education. The advisor will contribute to the success of the department by completing all other duties as needed to promote the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the College.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise and Sport Psychology or related field
• 2 years of experience as an Academic Advisor for Athletic Student Retention, ___, or similar duties under a different job title.
• Experience in academic advising student athletes and developing personalized degree plans
• Experience working with NAIA, NCAA or NJCAA regulations and ensuring student athletes meet requirements
• Experience working with FERPA and HIPAA laws
• Experience working with first generation at-risk students
• Demonstrated ability to teach as shown by a seminar presentation or teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactional academic advising experiences for assigned students, including specialized advising for student-athletes to help them balance academic and athletic commitments.
• Provide supplemental advising and registration assistance to all current undergraduate students, with particular attention to NAIA eligibility requirements for student-athletes.
• Ensure students understand and navigate the class registration process, understand degree and general education requirements, and are aware of academic policies related to athletic participation.
• Teach the undergraduate Freshman Orientation 1-credit course each semester and any other undergraduate course as needed to support academic success initiatives including but not limited to guidance, counseling.
• Address all areas of academic concerns with students, including tutoring, study skills, and time management, and connect student-athletes with appropriate academic support resources within the athletic department and broader university.
• Make referrals to other points of service such as counseling, financial aid, career services, student life, and disability services, collaborating closely with athletic department staff as needed.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in athletic advising and NAIA regulations.
• Remain current in high impact practices as related to academic advising, student success, and higher education.
• Contribute to the success of the department by completing all other duties as needed to promote the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the College.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level