Athletic Academic Counselor

Job Summary

This position serves as an academic counselor offering academic support services to student-athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletic Academics, and the Director of Athletic Academics.

The duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Maintaining the highest standard of integrity through compliance with all University, Sun Belt Conference and NCAA rules and regulations
• Responsible for identifying and addressing the academic needs of student-athletes in the sports assigned, by providing, or arranging for the provision of, academic support services
• Maintaining accurate and complete records on assigned student-athletes
• Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes throughout the academic year, to include:
  • Providing academic counseling assistance in the areas of course selection and registration for student-athletes assigned to this position
  • Monitoring and approving classes to be added/dropped by assigned student-athletes, including counseling students about such matters
  • Reviewing and approving curriculum/major changes processed by assigned student athletes, including counseling students about such matters
• Assisting student-athletes to understand the nature and purpose of a University education and guide student-athletes toward individual responsibility, to include directing the student-athlete to:
  • Become familiar with University policies, registration procedures and regulations
  • Utilize all of the University's resources
  • Obtain information about numerous academic programs available
  • Assume responsibility for planning and monitoring his or her academic progress
  • Develop a sense of belonging within the University
• Communicating regularly with the Interim Director of the Student Success Center, Coordinator of Academic Counseling, the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic and Compliance, and the Head Coach (or designee) regarding academic programming and the academic and eligibility status of assigned student-athletes
• Communicating with advisors and faculty as needed in order to provide appropriate support to student-athletes
• Reviewing academic credentials of prospective student-athletes and providing recommendations to the coaching staff
• Meeting with prospective student-athletes, parents and others during regular office hours and occasional weekends during heavy recruiting periods
• Coordinate the NCAA Academic Performance Program
  
  Other duties include:
• Keeping up-to-date information on Department, University, Sun Belt Conference and NCAA policies and bylaws
• Serving as referral agent to other University services
• Attending staff meetings and participating in appropriate professional development and office activities
• Assisting in coordination of Supervised Study and Mentoring Programs
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Professional experience in intercollegiate athletics is desirable, direct experience with academic counseling is ideal. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work occasional nights and weekends is required.

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