Senior Athletics Academic Advisor

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

This is a full-time professional position within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center, a comprehensive support services unit for intercollegiate student-athletes. The Senior Athletics Academic Advisor manages all aspects of academic support for student-athletes on assigned teams and monitors their academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements, and progress toward graduation. The position also involves training new advising staff, coordinating outreach initiatives with the campus advising community, and leading advisor meetings. It requires consistent, open communication with coaches and staff, knowledge of best practices in college student advising, and a thorough understanding of NCAA and conference guidelines and regulations. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may include some weekends. Travel is not required. The position is benefits eligible, and hiring is contingent upon a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.
• Demonstrated successful experience applying learning strategies with a diverse population of Division I student-athletes.
• Knowledge of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations, including those governing academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.
• Demonstrated successful experience providing academic advising and/or academic support in education.
• Background in counseling, career counseling, or advising in education.
• At least one year of experience as an academic counselor, advisor, or educator for a diverse student population.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, and proactive, open, and responsive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations, university personnel, and community representatives.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new approaches and ideas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, or currently completing a graduate degree program.
• At least two years of experience as an academic counselor or advisor for student-athletes at the Division I level.
• Proficiency and/or familiarity with Banner and Teamworks software.
• Proficiency using computer software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of academic support for student-athletes on assigned teams.
• Monitor student-athletes’ academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements, and progress toward graduation.
• Train new advising staff.
• Coordinate outreach initiatives with the campus advising community.
• Lead advisor meetings.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with coaches and staff.

What This Job Offers

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