Athletic Enrollment Advisor

NWACC•Springdale, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Enrollment Advisor will participate in an integrated, student-centered approach to support student-athlete success with an emphasis on retention, academic progress, eligibility compliance, and overall student-athlete development. This position serves as the primary academic support and eligibility compliance resource for NWACC Athletics and works collaboratively with Enrollment Services, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Admissions, Records, Coaching Staffs, and Student Support Services. This position reports directly to the Director of Enrollment Services and works in close collaboration with the Executive Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Minimum of one year of prior academic advising experience in higher education
Experience advising a specialized student population

Nice To Haves

Experience working in intercollegiate athletics, athletic academic advising, athletic eligibility, compliance, or student-athlete support services
Experience advising NJCAA and/or NCAA student-athletes
Knowledge of NJCAA and/or NCAA eligibility standards, transfer requirements, and compliance processes
Experience working with student-athletes, athletics, or athletic eligibility processes preferred

Responsibilities

Provides academic advising and student success support specifically for NWACC student-athletes
Serves as the primary institutional coordinator for all NJCAA athletic eligibility and compliance requirements
Monitors and certifies student-athlete eligibility, including enrollment status, academic progress, transfer requirements, residency documentation, and continuing eligibility standards
Assists student-athletes with NCAA transfer eligibility, transfer pathways, and academic planning when applicable
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college