Supv,Student Success

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

9d•$4,278 - $6,009•Onsite

About The Position

UNM Athletics Academic Advising is seeking a Student Eligibility Specialist to coordinate and advise specific sports which may include women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and field/cross country, and men’s tennis. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge of NCAA rules and standards in regard to student eligibility and graduation. Leadership opportunities may exist with this position commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Sports Management, or a related field
Advising collegiate student-athletes
Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and certification processes
Coordinating and overseeing programming aimed to support incoming students of various levels of academic ability
Employing a wide variety of methods designed to meet individual risk levels and learning preferences
Supporting high-achieving students with academic needs as well as career focused pursuits
Taking initiative, self-motivation and professionalism
Thriving in a collaborative team environment
Coordinating workshops and/or events pertaining to student-athletes’ holistic development

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic support to an assigned caseload of student-athletes
Develop individualized academic plans that support progress toward degree, academic eligibility, and graduation
Monitor academic progress including regular meetings with assigned students to assess academic performance, address concerns, provide resources, and support established goals
Assist student-athletes with course selection, registration, schedule planning, and major exploration
Collaborating with Academic Advisors to provide academic guidance
Implementing programs and initiatives with defined recruitment, retention, and graduation outcomes
Monitor student-athlete academic progress to support NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and UNM eligibility requirements
Assist student athletes in understanding eligibility requirements
Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding student-athlete eligibility and academic progress