Academic Advisor for Student-Athlete Support Services

Mercer University • Macon, GA

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About The Position

Mercer University Athletics is searching for an Academic Advisor for Student-Athlete Support Services.

Responsibilities: The Academic Advisor will serve as an academic support person in determining NCAA progress toward degree eligibility and providing academic progress reports to coaches and administration. This position will assist in preparation of NCAA and conference reports. In addition, this position will mentor a diverse population of student-athletes in transition to college and implement plans to aid in academic achievement of student-athletes. The Academic Advisor will assist in the recruitment process and academic orientation of student-athletes. This position also works with software appropriate for academic advising and eligibility. The Academic Advisor counsel students on scheduling of classes to maintain eligibility and ensure academic success. This position will also work athletic events.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required along with prior experience advising and/or teaching in an athletic academic setting, which should include experience determining the eligibility of student-athletes. Candidates with a master's degree, and/or NCAA Division I athletic work experience are highly desirable. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements. Ability to intervene, advise and implement solution to assist in academic achievement of student-athletes. Need to have the ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals. Understand advising process for collegiate student-athletes. Ability to travel on university business and must be insurable by the university's carrier.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required
• Prior experience advising and/or teaching in an athletic academic setting, which should include experience determining the eligibility of student-athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements
• Ability to intervene, advise and implement solution to assist in academic achievement of student-athletes
• Need to have the ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Understand advising process for collegiate student-athletes
• Ability to travel on university business and must be insurable by the university's carrier
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a master's degree, and/or NCAA Division I athletic work experience are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Serve as an academic support person in determining NCAA progress toward degree eligibility
• Provide academic progress reports to coaches and administration
• Assist in preparation of NCAA and conference reports
• Mentor a diverse population of student-athletes in transition to college and implement plans to aid in academic achievement of student-athletes
• Assist in the recruitment process and academic orientation of student-athletes
• Work with software appropriate for academic advising and eligibility
• Counsel students on scheduling of classes to maintain eligibility and ensure academic success
• Work athletic events

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

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