Academic Advisor for Athletics

Livingstone College•Salisbury, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor for Athletics provides comprehensive academic support and guidance to student-athletes to promote academic success, retention, eligibility, and graduation. Monitors academic progress, assists with course selection and degree planning, coordinates tutoring and academic support services, and serves as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and campus departments. Ensures compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA academic requirements while fostering personal growth, accountability, and achievement among student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas: Higher Education Administration, Sports Management, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership & Counseling.
Academic advising experience in higher education & audits
Academic advising experience in higher education
Experience working with student athletes
Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and institutional academic eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Advise and support student-athletes in academic planning, degree progression, and course selection.
Monitor academic eligibility requirements in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
Conduct regular academic progress reviews and maintain accurate academic records for student-athletes.
Develop individualized academic success plans for at-risk student athletes.
Coordinate tutoring, mentoring, study hall, and academic support services.
Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, faculty, registrar, financial aid, etc.
Collaborate with the Compliance Office to ensure student-athlete eligibility certifications are accurate and timely.
Other duties as assigned.