What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director/Academic Advisor position at University of South Carolina?
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina's Athletics department is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Director/Academic Advisor. This pivotal role will provide comprehensive academic advising and support to student-athletes, guiding them through course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, and career goals. The Associate Director/Academic Advisor will also serve as a crucial liaison to other academic advisors across the university and perform duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Academics.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
The University of South Carolina's Athletics department is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Director/Academic Advisor. This pivotal role will provide comprehensive academic advising and support to student-athletes, guiding them through course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, and career goals. The Associate Director/Academic Advisor will also serve as a crucial liaison to other academic advisors across the university and perform duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Academics.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience preferred.
- Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, professors, peers, and parents.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse students and stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and apply NCAA, SEC, and University academic eligibility rules and regulations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Job Duties
- Serve as academic advisor to assigned student-athletes, providing guidance on academic performance, course/major selection, developing a graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, and effective learning strategies.
- Maintain student-athlete eligibility in accordance with University of South Carolina, SEC, and NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.
- Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and other university academic support services.
- Maintain regular verbal communication and written status reports to coaches regarding academic issues and concerns of their student-athletes.
- Cultivate and maintain sustainable working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester.
- Generate appropriate academic reports and summaries as required each semester.
- Meet with prospective student-athlete recruits to provide an overview of available academic services and communicate the department's philosophy and mission.
- Participate in departmental and university committees as assigned.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Academics.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.