Athletic Academic Counselor

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the ongoing planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive academic support program for NCAA Division 1 student-athletes. Provide academic support services to assist student-athletes in meeting the requirements for degree progress and athletic eligibility consistent with University of Maine policies and NCAA rules and regulations. Develop academic action plans and make referrals to university wide student services to maximize the student-athlete’s success through to graduation.

Requirements

• Education typically associated with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in counseling and providing academic support for students, including student-athletes at the college level.
• Ability to interact effectively and develop positive relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A commitment to the adherence of the University of Maine’s and NCAA regulations relating to student athletes.
• The ability to prioritize work, collaborate proactively with staff, while maintaining a productive work level even during periods of high pressure.
• A working knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility rules.
• Excellent organizational, communication, computer and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, athletic counseling, sport psychology or psychology, college student-personnel, guidance and counseling or other related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the ongoing planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive academic support program for NCAA Division 1 student-athletes.
• Provide academic support services to assist student-athletes in meeting the requirements for degree progress and athletic eligibility consistent with University of Maine policies and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Develop academic action plans.
• Make referrals to university wide student services to maximize the student-athlete’s success through to graduation.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

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