Position Title Athletic Academic Advisor Job Type Staff Position Information

The Department of Athletics invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position limited with benefits. The position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Athletic Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic advising and support for student-athletes to ensure that they make satisfactory/appropriate academic progress towards graduation and meet all university, conference, and NCAA eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

* Meets with student-athletes to advise them on academically-related issues, objective-based study hall requirements and or any other issues.

* Advises a diverse population of student-athletes in regards to their academic progress towards degree. This includes pre-advisement for course registrations as it relates to their major requirements.

* Facilitates student-athletes academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate academic plans.

* Maintains student-athletes academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.

* Monitors student-athletes regarding NCAA rules for satisfactory progress towards degree completion requirements.

* Supports academic and department programs/functions.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree

* One-year experience working with student-athletes at the intercollegiate level.

* Experience advising/counseling student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to work non-traditional hours, including occasional nights/weekends, and travel.

* Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Certifications/Registrations

N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Exempt Salary Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00604P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

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