Academic Advisor For Student-Athletes

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Academic Services for Athletes (ASA) provides holistic advising from orientation to graduation for Appalachian State University’s Division I student-athletes. The services provided allow and encourage students to develop necessary academic and life skills in areas such as time management, personal accountability, collaboration, and goal setting. The program assists students in balancing the demands of academics and athletics in a college environment. ASA is committed to assisting students develop as leaders in the classroom, in their sport, on campus, and in the community. ASA is committed to providing accuracy in the information regarding curricula and degree requirements, university policies, and compliance to NCAA required eligibility standards and by-laws.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience working with students in a college setting.
Demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
Advisor demonstrates skills that create a positive advising session: listening, flexibility, patience, receptivity, and responsiveness.
Advisor is consistently available to meet with students via appointments and walk-ins, including students whose advisor is unavailable.
Advisor works 40 hours each week, except on holidays, vacation and sick days.
Advisor maintains a reasonably detailed calendar indicating appointments and clearly communicates with supervisor about scheduling, requesting days off, etc.
Advisor seeks to improve skills and effectiveness as a professional.
Advisor presents and participates in meetings and conferences beyond the office and attends appropriate and relevant workshops and professional development opportunities.
Continuing advisors: attend training and professional development sessions scheduled for all academic advisors during the summer and academic year as well as the monthly sessions on advising updates and issues.
Advisor demonstrates ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents.
Uses technology in an appropriate and professional manner and stays current with advising and orientation technology (Banner: Internet Native and Faculty Self Services Portal, DegreeWorks, JumpForward, Early Registration Advising, MapWorks, Slate, OneNote etc.).

Nice To Haves

1 year of student-athlete academic support work experience

Responsibilities

Participate as an integral part of University College in providing support services to student athletes.
Provide academic and career advising to student athletes for specific teams on a full-time 12-month contract.
Serve as a mentor and resource to student athletes, and make appropriate referrals, as needed.
Assist with orientation for all new student athletes in their caseload.
Demonstrate commitment to and compliance with the University’s and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt conference and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations.
Assist assigned sport coaches in providing academic information to prospective students and their parents and with on-campus recruiting efforts.
Establish and maintain collegial, respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families.
Keep current on NCAA eligibility standards, monitor student-athlete eligibility, and communicate eligibility requirements with students and coaches.
Keep accurate records of student contacts, document student visits for accountability purposes, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain currency on curricular and policy changes that affect advising services to student athletes.
Assist with data collection for reports, including Academic Progress Rate, Graduation Success Rate, and Annual Report.
Attend monthly compliance meetings with team administrators, compliance, and coaching staff.
Serve as the Assistant to Orientation for Student Athletes.
Maintain positive working relationships with faculty, coaches, and administrators, and serve as an advocate for student athletes and serve as a liaison between University College and Athletics.
Work closely with other staff members in ASA to meet the academic needs of students in caseload, including tutoring, learning skills, and other academic support.
Monitor all students in the caseload who are on academic probation.
Represent Academic Services for Student Athletes (ASA) on various committees and university-related functions.
Assist with special projects as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Position requires some evening and weekend work.
All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures and the Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well.