Athletic Academic Advisement Assistant

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Academic Advisement Assistant will be responsible for providing academic support and student services to Stony Brook student-athletes. They will assist in the evaluation, monitoring, and development of the academic advising, tutoring, and academic progress and Life Skills programs in place for all student-athletes. The Athletic Academic Advisement Assistant will execute all duties in compliance with NCAA policies and procedures. Incumbent must have a commitment to the successful academic and personal development of Stony Brook student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Two (2) years of full-time experience in an academic advising, counseling, or student services setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Education, or related field.
Additional years (3+) of full-time experience in an academic advising, counseling, or student services setting.
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.
Experience working with at-risk students.

Responsibilities

Create and implement detailed plans of action for student-athletes considered academically at-risk to assist in their academic success. This includes selection of appropriate courses, implementation of a tailored study hall model, organization of an appropriate plan for Coaching Staff and Sport Supervisor communication and involvement, as well as responsibility for monitoring and facilitating the at-risk students’ academic endeavors on a daily basis with assignments, tests, and deadlines. This includes, but is not limited to, assigning tutors for all classes in an at-risk student’s course load, or serving as a tutor for at-risk students, so as to best address his/her learning needs. As appropriate, will confer with the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success campus advising office and the Student Accessibility and Support Center to assist in these processes, but realizing the ultimate responsibility rests within the Department of Athletics.
Coordinate the best system for successful individual and team study halls for assigned teams. Under the direction of the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success, the Athletic Academic Advisement Assistant will assume a primary role in the day-to-day operations of the study halls for all Stony Brook teams within the Goldstein Family Student- Athlete Development Center.
Assist in the development, assessment and implementation of the academic advising services offered to Stony Brook student-athletes as such services relate to NCAA progress-toward-degree requirements and established institutional requirements. As assigned by the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success, the Athletic Academic Advisement Assistant will be personally responsible for the academic advising of several assigned teams and the respective individual athletes.
Serve as the Academic recruiting contact for prospective student-athletes on assigned teams, meeting with students and families either in person when possible, or by phone. If time permits and the student and/or Coach inquires, also serve as a liaison to Undergraduate Departments and/or the Student Accessibility Support Center.
Assist in the coordination of the tutorial program for all student-athletes. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training tutors, scheduling tutorial sessions, preparing necessary paperwork for payroll, and evaluating tutors with feedback from Academic Advisors, faculty, and student-athletes; Also responsible for ensuring to function within the rules of the NCAA and the institution.
Provide Office of Orientation and Family Programs with accurate records for all incoming students-athletes, as well as those who will be in attendance at Orientation Day. Monitor math, chemistry, writing, and foreign language placements, as well as potential AP and college credits for all freshmen and transfer students prior to initial full-time enrollment at Stony Brook. Attend new student orientation sessions and assist with all aspects of that day.
Support the Department of Athletics Life Skills Curriculum by assisting when necessary in items including, but not limited to, resume and cover letter creation and review, interview skills, programming with regards to career and personal development, and various other professional life skill enhancement programs.
Provide student-athletes, coaches, and athletics administration with detailed reports of grades, credits earned, degree declarations, and issues affecting eligibility. This also includes monitoring and assisting with the calculation and forecasting of the yearly and multiyear APR for assigned teams.
Collaborate with the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Success, athletic department administration, coaches and university staff members on any other issues relative to the successful development of Stony Brook University student-athletes. As the Athletic Department is one facet within the larger University system, it will serve as a liaison across campus for various related offices. Assist when necessary in the periodic collection and dissemination of academic information to liaisons for the NCAA, conference office, and institutional awards and year-end records. Assist with assigned student-athlete class registration each semester and the distribution and collection of books for scholarship recipients.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.