What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Academic Advisor position at Lackawanna College?

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Academic Advisor for Student Athletes provides comprehensive, preemptive academic advising and student success support for all student athletes interested in pursuing degree programs at Lackawanna College. This position provides expertise to new and continuing student athletes in such functions as developing academic plans, identifying and supporting at risk student athletes, and collaborating with faculty, staff, and athletics to advance student retention, progression, and completion. The Academic Advisor for Student Athletes is expected to exercise independent judgment while working across diverse populations of student athletes on their academic and athletic journey. The position will work out of the Scranton office and may require occasional evening and/or weekend availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide comprehensive academic advising to new and continuing student athletes by exercising professional judgment to clarify educational goals, recommend programs of coursework, and guide students toward timely degree completion.

Develop, implement, and monitor individual academic plans for assigned and at-risk student athletes, utilizing data, early alert systems, and proactive intervention strategies to support persistence and retention.

Maintain knowledge of institutional, conference, and NCAA requirements related to financial aid, academic eligibility, and intercollegiate competition, and support programs and strategic plans of the Athletic Department designed to assure the academic integrity of the athletic programs to promote student-athlete welfare.

Analyze performance, engagement, and progression data of student-athletes at the student and team level each semester to support persistence and retention.

Communicate effectively and independently with new and returning student-athletes regarding advising expectations, academic and athletic policies, registration timelines, and required academic actions through multiple communication modalities.

Contribute to the design, coordination, and implementation of advising and retention initiatives for student athletes by collaborating with athletics, faculty, and staff to identify academic risk factors, coordinate interventions, and contribute to a holistic, institution-wide approach to student success.

Monitor student-athletes’ compliance with academic eligibility criteria and inform appropriate stakeholders of consequences or interventions when necessary and collaborate in determining student-athlete eligibility for continued participation based on academic progress and compliance to encourage continued enrollment and degree completion for student-athletes.

Regularly evaluate academic advising and support practices, gather stakeholder feedback, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Promote and facilitate positive relationships between faculty and student-athletes by monitoring and responding to early alert systems to identify student-athletes who need additional support.

Serve on assigned institutional and departmental committees, contributing to support student success, advising effectiveness, and organizational goals.

Prepare and submit end-of-semester reports summarizing student-athlete academic performance, retention outcomes, interventions, and program effectiveness.

Facilitate College 101 sessions as required.

Maintain availability to meet institutional advising demands during peak academic cycle milestones, including (but not limited to) annual forum, graduation, orientations, the week prior to the start of the semester, the first two weeks of the semester, the last two weeks of the semester prior to finals, and advising periods.

Perform other professional duties consistent with the scope and level of this position in support of advising, retention, and student success objectives.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Strong interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff.

Ability to relate to diverse population groups and effectively interact with a variety of constituents (e.g., students, coaches, parents, instructors) in both individual and group settings.

Understanding of student development and strategies to motivate students to achieve their academic goals and ability to support students in managing emotions constructively in academic environments.

Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.

Proficient computer skills and ability to learn database programs.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with coaches and instructors to support student-athlete academic success to promote healthy, productive relationships along faculty and student athletes.

Proven initiative and problem-solving skills.

Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required in education, student development, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Advising experience in higher education or experience working with at-risk student populations.

Prior experience working with student athletes preferred.

Documented experience with database and LMS programs, and ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, May 22, 2026. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.

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