Academic Advisor I
About The Position
The Academic Advisor I is an entry-level position that will support the functions of the Academic Success area within Student-Athlete Development in the Department of Athletics. This role operates under the direct supervision of a higher-level staff member and provides support to student-athletes regarding academic planning and advising. The incumbent will assist students in interpreting academic rules and regulations, including prerequisites, general education requirements, and NCAA and University requirements. The Academic Advisor I will execute all duties in compliance with NCAA policies and procedures, following institutional guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
- Experience working in an academic advising, counseling, or student services setting (student experience may be considered).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
- Understanding of NCAA Compliance Rules (played a Division I, II, or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics, or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).
- Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program.
- Experience in higher education.
- Previous experience working with at-risk students.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic support to assigned student-athletes by monitoring academic progress, assisting with course planning, and helping students meet NCAA and University general education requirements using established academic plans, advising materials, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate study hall attendance, communicate with coaches and campus partners as needed, and support students identified as academically at-risk.
- Assist with tutor scheduling, study hall operations, and other academic success initiatives and programs within the Student-Athlete Development Center under the direction of a higher-level staff member.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and established departmental procedures.
- Assist with supporting the academic success of student-athletes by communicating with coaches, athletics staff, and university staff members regarding academic progress and eligibility requirements under direct supervision and in accordance with established guidelines.
- Help prepare and distribute academic reports, assist with course registration and textbook distribution, and support the collection of academic information for NCAA, conference, and institutional reporting using established formats, processes, and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a resource for student-athletes and assist with various academic support initiatives as assigned by providing routine information and referring complex questions or concerns to the appropriate higher-level staff member.
- Provide the Office of Orientation and Transition Programs with accurate records for all incoming student-athletes, as well as those who will be in attendance at Orientation Day.
- Participate in executing various academic advising projects and services related to onboarding and orienting new students, including new student summer/winter programs, the first-year seminar, and new student orientation workshops using established materials, schedules, procedures, and training.
- Assist with the department’s recruiting initiatives as assigned and under the direction of a higher-level staff member.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Benefits
- Eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
