Student Athlete Academic Coordinator (Academic Advisor)
About The Position
Will serve as an academic advisor for assigned student-athletes. More specifically, the advisor will be responsible to monitor academic eligibility and progress and to provide academics support, and personal counseling for assigned student-athletes. Administratively, the advisor has the responsibility to monitor study hall and academic progress of student-athletes and report information to the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services and the Head Coaches of each of the respective sports that they support. Will be responsible for advising student-athletes regarding satisfactory progress towards degree and eligibility standards as set forth by governing agencies, monitoring the same. Will be responsible for keeping the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services, appropriate Athletics Department staff, and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies informed about current and future needs to adequately provide comprehensive academic advising support programs for student-athletes. Other duties as assigned. Involved in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes which includes interaction with recruits and their families, coaches, guidance counselors, and alumni.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
- Ability to interpret and explain policies to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Attention to detail and the highest standard of integrity are imperative.
- Must have the unique ability to deal with people calmly, confidently and with complete objectivity.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Special Education or Education related field or area and 1 year experience working with post-secondary students preferred OR 5 years of experience working with a variety of student-athletes.
- Experience in working with student-athletes by monitoring their academic progress and employment of educational strategies.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Experience in presenting educational workshops for student-athletes.
- Experience tutoring, mentoring, or teaching students.
- Experience working independently and prioritizing work under deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an academic advisor for assigned student-athletes.
- Monitor academic eligibility and progress.
- Provide academic support and personal counseling for assigned student-athletes.
- Monitor study hall and academic progress of student-athletes.
- Report information to the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services and Head Coaches.
- Advise student-athletes regarding satisfactory progress towards degree and eligibility standards.
- Keep the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Athletics Department staff, and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies informed.
- Involved in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
