Athletic Academic Advisor

Austin Peay State University•Clarksville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Peay State University is seeking an Athletic Academic Advisor to serve as the primary academic advisor for Football and assigned Olympic sports. This role involves guiding student-athletes in understanding university and degree requirements, assisting with major selection, and developing responsible academic planning. The advisor will monitor class schedules for graduate requirements and athletic needs, oversee study hall, maintain academic records, and develop statistical analysis of academic success. Communication with coaches regarding admissions, assessments, and pre-registration is key. The position also supports the recruitment process by sharing academic information and meeting prospective student-athletes. Additionally, the advisor will assist eligible student-athletes in completing their degrees, support upperclassmen with graduation matters, and help with orientation workshops for freshmen and transfer student-athletes. Referral to other campus resources and oversight of the tutoring program and travel letter distribution are also responsibilities. The role may involve other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to perform primary duties and responsibilities of the position.
Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Banner and TeamWorks.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with the University community and the public.
Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to relate to student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and parents.
Ability to interpret and adhere to NCAA Rules, APSU Academic Standards and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Ability to work occasional nights/weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the needs of student-athletes experiencing adjustment or academic difficulties.
Ability to monitor continuing eligibility and satisfactory progress of student-athletes each semester/term using APR, NCAA and University guidelines.
Knowledge of University and degree requirements.
Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of two years of full-time experience in athletic academic advising at the intercollegiate level.
A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
An official transcript and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

Serve as the academic advisor for Football and assigned Olympic sports.
Assist student-athletes in understanding University and degree requirements and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
Assist student-athletes in selecting and declaring an academic major.
Assist and advise student-athletes each semester during the pre-registration process by monitoring their class schedules for graduate requirements and special athletic needs, such as travel and practice times.
Monitor study hall, maintain accurate academic records, develop statistical analysis of academic success or challenges and provide data as requested regarding the academic progress of student-athletes on an on-going basis.
Communicate with coaches and track the admission status, assessment and pre-registration of assigned student-athletes.
Assist coaches in the recruitment process of student-athletes by sharing academic information and by meeting prospective student-athletes for campus visits.
Assist student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility in completing their degree at APSU.
Assist upperclassmen in all graduation matters, e.g. career counseling, letters of recommendation, post-graduate testing and application, etc.
Assist with orientation workshops for all freshman and transfer student-athletes.
Refer student-athletes to other office and campus resources as needed.
Oversee tutoring program and travel letter distribution for all teams.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.