Description

The Academic Counselor within Academics for Student Athletes provides academic support services and counsel to student-athletes as assigned. This position acts as the liaison among coaches, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes; works collaboratively with other units across campus in efforts to assist student-athletes effectively; and monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of assigned student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional standards and NCAA requirements

The Academic Counselor exercises regular and ongoing decision-making concerning the academic support for assigned teams and liaison with campus professionals; program assessment and enhancement; and dissemination of student-athlete academic performance data.

This position is responsible for making decisions related to providing academic support to student-athletes. Significant decisions are reviewed with the Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director and Director of ASA.

This position requires a commitment to compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and university policies and regulations.

45% SERVE AS ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

35% OVERSEE ACADEMIC MONITORING AND INTERVENTION

15% COMMUNICATE WITH COACHES AND CAMPUS PARTNERS

5% TEAM CONTRIBUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER DUTIES

Requirements

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, student services, sport management, or related academic discipline OR bachelor’s degree in a related academic discipline AND one year experience in academic advising culturally diverse university student populations.
• One year of experience providing academic support to university students.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing an inclusive work environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, including attention to detail, timely follow-up, and meeting deadlines.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, student services, sport management, or related academic discipline.
• Experience in academic advising/counseling college student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements governing continuing eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience supporting and monitoring APR and GSR.