Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes (multiple vacancies)

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

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About The Position

Academic Services for Athletes connects to the University’s mission and that of the Student Learning Center, by providing 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/life skills in areas such as time management, personal accountability, collaboration and goal setting. The program assists students in balancing demands of academics and athletics in a college environment. Academic Services for Athletes is committed to assisting students as they develop as leaders in the classroom, in their sport, on campus, and in the community. Academic Services for Student Athletes 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. Duties & Responsibilities include: Participate as an integral part of the Student Learning Center (S.L.C.) 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 case load. 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, documents 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 the Student Learning Center and Athletics. Work closely with other staff members of the S.L.C. 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Experience working with students in a college setting and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students

Nice To Haves

1 year of student-athlete academic support work experience

Responsibilities

Participate as an integral part of the Student Learning Center (S.L.C.) 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 case load.
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, documents 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 the Student Learning Center and Athletics.
Work closely with other staff members of the S.L.C. 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.
Stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures and the Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well.