What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Department Acad Svcs Stdnt Athletes (MSA)
Position Title Coordinator-Academic Program
Job Title Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
Academics for Student Athletes is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position
The Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling in Academics for Student Athletes ( ASA ) provides strategic leadership for the academic counseling department, supervising a dedicated team of academic counselors who serve student-athletes across all sports teams. In this leadership role, the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and promoting best practices within the academic counseling team to ensure high standards of support and service. This includes overseeing the training and professional development of academic counselors, directing departmental initiatives, and guaranteeing that all advising and support activities align with the latest industry standards and university expectations.
Utilizing extensive knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), conference, and university rules and regulations, the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling ensures that all actions and decisions within the department are accurate, transparent, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and institutional policies. The position provides counsel to student-athletes regarding academics and life skills; acts as a liaison among coaches, sport administrators, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes; and works collaboratively with campus units to effectively support student-athletes. The Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling also monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA requirements, and serves as a liaison with Athletics Compliance and the Office of the Registrar to promote continuing eligibility rules education. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating official and unofficial student-athlete visitations and monitoring APR and GSR data, further ensuring the department adheres to best practices and maintains a culture of excellence.
This position reports to the Director of ASA .
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
55% – Program Leadership & Supervision
40% –Academic Counseling
5% – Professional Development and Other Duties as assigned
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You To Have
Typical office environment; ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $72,200-$79,800
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/175155
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09970UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 08/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 06/08/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 07/07/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact:
Bruce Douglas
bruce.douglas@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
Position Information
Department Acad Svcs Stdnt Athletes (MSA)
Position Title Coordinator-Academic Program
Job Title Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
Academics for Student Athletes is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position
The Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling in Academics for Student Athletes ( ASA ) provides strategic leadership for the academic counseling department, supervising a dedicated team of academic counselors who serve student-athletes across all sports teams. In this leadership role, the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and promoting best practices within the academic counseling team to ensure high standards of support and service. This includes overseeing the training and professional development of academic counselors, directing departmental initiatives, and guaranteeing that all advising and support activities align with the latest industry standards and university expectations.
Utilizing extensive knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), conference, and university rules and regulations, the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling ensures that all actions and decisions within the department are accurate, transparent, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and institutional policies. The position provides counsel to student-athletes regarding academics and life skills; acts as a liaison among coaches, sport administrators, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes; and works collaboratively with campus units to effectively support student-athletes. The Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling also monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA requirements, and serves as a liaison with Athletics Compliance and the Office of the Registrar to promote continuing eligibility rules education. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating official and unofficial student-athlete visitations and monitoring APR and GSR data, further ensuring the department adheres to best practices and maintains a culture of excellence.
This position reports to the Director of ASA .
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
- Top 1.4% university in the world
- More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
- 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
- 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
- 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
- Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
- A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
- Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
55% – Program Leadership & Supervision
40% –Academic Counseling
5% – Professional Development and Other Duties as assigned
What You Will Need
- Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or related field
- Three years of experience working with student-athletes within an athletic academic support program in higher education.
- Strong working knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements governing continuing eligibility, supported by practical experience.
- Experience supporting and monitoring APR and GSR .
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, including attention to detail, timely follow-up, and meeting deadlines.
- A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing an inclusive work environment.
What We Would Like You To Have
- Experience with academic advising of college students.
- Experience supervising professional staff.
- Experience with program development and assessment in higher education.
Typical office environment; ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $72,200-$79,800
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/175155
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09970UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 08/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 06/08/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 07/07/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact:
Bruce Douglas
bruce.douglas@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
Salary : $72,200 - $79,800