Athletic Enrollment Advisor

NorthWest Arkansas Community College • Nwacc, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. 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

What This Job Offers

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