Athletic Academic Advisor

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$5,083 - $7,228•Hybrid

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a job-related field.
Equivalent to two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
A Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Additional specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of academic advising principles, degree requirements, graduation planning, campus policies, and student support resources within an equity-minded environment.
Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing academic eligibility requirements, eligibility projections, recruiting meetings, certification processes, and applicable institutional policies.
Skill in developing academic support plans, reviewing academic analytics and professor progress reports, identifying student needs, making referrals, and maintaining accurate student records.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, athletic administrators, and campus partners while handling sensitive academic information with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Provide and Coordinate Academic Support (Academic Support Plan development, coordinate with Athletic Academic Support Coordinator and Coaches, provide Academic Specialist meetings, provide referrals, review Matador Achievement Center (MAC) analytics daily/weekly, review Education Advisory Board (EAB) Professor Progress Reports, etc.)
Responsible for NCAA Academic Eligibility for assigned teams (Understanding Initial eligibility requirements, conduct academic recruiting meetings, provide eligibility projections, participate in eligibility certification process, etc.)
Collaborate with CSUN faculty and staff, and CSUN Athletic Department staff, coaches, and administration.
Keep all student files/documents updated and accurate, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.