Athletic Academic Advisor II - Football

Texas A&M University System•Prairie View, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Academic Advisor II – Football advises undergraduate football student-athletes on academic requirements, degree progression, and career goals under the general supervision of the Director of Athletic Academic Services. The position helps student-athletes navigate university academic policies and procedures to promote academic progress and success, and maintains communication with the Office of Athletic Compliance regarding academic eligibility and related requirements. The advisor also participates in professional meetings and specialized training to stay current on best practices in athletic academic advising. The role provides academic advising grounded in relevant professional standards and student development theories, supports compliance and team certification activities, and helps student-athletes establish goals and action plans. It promotes student learning, development, and personal growth through proactive referrals, reminders, and individual or group communications. The position collaborates on student retention initiatives, contributes to campus committees and task forces, conducts research and professional development activities, and stays current on NCAA, SWAC, and PVAMU rules and regulations. Weekly academic updates are submitted to the head coach or designee, and EAB Navigate is used to maintain notes for more intensive advising. Other duties may be assigned. The salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range. Work beyond normal office hours and weekend work are required, and travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
Two years of related experience in advising and recruiting.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Advise undergraduate football student-athletes on academic requirements, degree progression, and career goals.
Help student-athletes navigate university academic policies and procedures to promote academic progress and success.
Maintain regular communication with the Office of Athletic Compliance regarding academic eligibility and related requirements.
Provide academic advising grounded in the practices of NACADA, N4A, and relevant advising and student development theories.
Assist the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance with individual team certifications and administrative duties related to daily office functions and NCAA compliance monitoring.
Help student-athletes establish and revise semester and annual goals and implement action plans to achieve them.
Promote student learning, development, personal growth, and self-sufficiency through proactive referrals, reminders, and targeted individual and group communications.
Collaborate with campus community members on student retention initiatives and contribute to appropriate committees and task forces.
Conduct research on academic advising topics and assist in organizing professional development activities.
Stay current on NCAA, SWAC, and PVAMU rules and regulations affecting student-athletes, including eligibility and graduation requirements.
Submit weekly academic updates to the head coach or designee regarding student-athletes' eligibility and progress toward graduation.
Use EAB Navigate to maintain notes on the advising caseload for more intensive advising.
Perform other duties as assigned.