Assistant Director of Academics/Academic Counselor

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, the Assistant Director of Academics/Academic Counselor reports to the Associate Director of Academics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, Southeastern Conference, and the University of Arkansas rules and regulations. Will work with assigned sports and report academic performance of student-athletes to Coaches, Staff, and work with Professors to foster an atmosphere that retains student-athletes and culminates in graduation from the University. Duties will include advising student-athletes, coordinating graduation plans, monitoring continuing eligibility, including APR, and assisting with on-campus recruiting. Will provide instruction on study skills, time management, note-taking, and test-taking skills. Maintain onboarding education materials and facilitate initial onboarding meetings. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• (Assistant Director) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in academic advising
• At least two years as an athletic Academic Counselor
• (Academic Counselor) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of prior experience in athletic academic assistance
• Knowledge of Division I rules and regulations
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Background in education, psychology, and/or counseling
• Three years of experience in creating individualized academic support plans
• At least three years of full-time experience in athletic academic assistance

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, Southeastern Conference, and the University of Arkansas rules and regulations.
• Work with assigned sports and report academic performance of student-athletes to Coaches, Staff, and work with Professors to foster an atmosphere that retains student-athletes and culminates in graduation from the University.
• Advising student-athletes
• Coordinating graduation plans
• Monitoring continuing eligibility, including APR
• Assisting with on-campus recruiting
• Provide instruction on study skills, time management, note-taking, and test-taking skills.
• Maintain onboarding education materials and facilitate initial onboarding meetings.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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