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Position Title	Academic Advisor For Student-Athletes
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank	EHRA Non Faculty
Position Number	088271
Department	Student Learning Center - 202120

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Academic Services for Athletes (ASA) provides holistic advising from orientation to graduation for Appalachian State University's Division I student-athletes. The services provided allow and encourage students to develop necessary academic and life skills in areas such as time management, personal accountability, collaboration and goal setting. The program assists students in balancing demands of academics and athletics in a college environment. Academic Services for Athletes is committed to assisting students develop as leaders in the classroom, in their sport, on campus, and in the community. Academic Services for Student Athletes is committed to providing accuracy in the information regarding curricula and degree requirements, university policies, and compliance to NCAA required eligibility standards and by-laws.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree from an accredited institution. Experience working with students in a college setting and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	1 year of student-athlete academic support work experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Duties & Responsibilities include: Participate as an integral part of University College in providing support services to student athletes. Provide academic and career advising to student athletes for specific teams on a full-time 12 month contract. Serve as a mentor and resource to student athletes, and make appropriate referrals, as needed. Assist with orientation for all new student athletes in their case load. Demonstrate commitment to and compliance with the University's and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt conference and NCAA constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations. Assist assigned sport coaches in providing academic information to prospective students and their parents and with on campus recruiting efforts. Establish and maintain collegial, respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents and families. Keep current on NCAA eligibility standards, monitor student athlete eligibility, and communicate eligibility requirements with students and coaches. Keep accurate records of student contacts, documents student visits for accountability purposes, and maintain confidentiality. Maintain currency on curricular and policy changes that affect advising services to student athletes. Assist with data collection for reports, including Academic Progress rate, Graduation Success rate and Annual Report. Attend monthly compliance meetings with team Administrators, Compliance and coaching staff. Serve as the Assistant to Orientation for Student Athletes. Maintain positive working relationships with faculty, coaches and administrators, and serve as an advocate for student athletes and serve as a liaison between University College and Athletics. Work closely with other staff members ASA to meet the academic needs of students in caseload, including tutoring, learning skills and other academic support. Monitor all students in the caseload who are on academic probation. Represent Academic Services for Student Athletes (ASA) on various committees and University-related functions. Assist with special projects as deemed appropriate by the Director. Position requires some evening and weekend work. All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures and the Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well. Evaluation Competencies: Student-Centered Advising Skills: Advisor demonstrates skills that create a positive advising session: listening, flexibility, patience, receptivity, and responsiveness. Advisor is consistently available to meet with students via appointments and walk-ins, including students whose advisor is unavailable. Adherence to work schedule: Advisor works 40 hours each week, except on holidays, vacation and sick days. Advisor maintains a reasonably detailed calendar indicating appointments and clearly communicates with supervisor about scheduling, requesting days off, etc. Professional Contributions and Development: Advisor seeks to improve skills and effectiveness as a professional. Advisor presents and participates in meetings and conferences beyond the office and attends appropriate and relevant workshops and professional development opportunities. Continuing advisors: attend training and professional development sessions scheduled for all academic advisors during the summer and academic year as well as the monthly sessions on advising updates and issues. Interpersonal Skills: Advisor demonstrates ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents. Technological skills appropriate for performance of job duties: Uses technology in an appropriate and professional manner and stays current with advising and orientation technology (Banner: Internet Native and Faculty Self Services Portal, DegreeWorks, JumpForward, Early Registration Advising, MapWorks, Slate, OneNote etc.).
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri, 8:00 - 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$48,000 to 49,000
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	10/02/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	10/19/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	11/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach the required documents: Cover Letter Resume List of professional references with contact information (minimum of 3)
Search Chair Name	Taylor Webster
Search Chair Email	webstertl@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56494
Posting Number	201501864P

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Salary : $48,000 - $49,000

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