Academic Advisor I

Announcement

Details

Open Date

02/19/2025

Requisition Number

PRN41226B

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Working Title

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Announcement

Details

Open Date

02/19/2025

Requisition Number

PRN41226B

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Working Title

Athletics Academic Advisor

Job Grade

D

FLSA Code

Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

President

Department

00327 - Athletics Department

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

DOE

Close Date

05/19/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Athletics Academic Advisor will provide a high level of academic support in an industry-leading and progressive academic support team. The Athletics Academic Advisor will utilize professional advising and guidance skills to manage all aspects of academic support for assigned Football and Olympic sport programs/student-athletes while monitoring academic progress,

NCAA

eligibility requirements, and progress towards graduation. The Athletics Academic Advisor will be required to exhibit ongoing and open communication with student-athletes, coaches, academic services team, athletics department staff, and university faculty/staff. The Athletics Academic Advisor will contribute to design, implementation and evaluation of programs that contribute to the advising mission of the academic unit. A thorough understanding of the University of Utah, Big 12 Conference, and

NCAA

rules and regulations is required

Responsibilities

Support Football Academic Unit/Olympic sport staff members in day-to-day operations

Provide guidance to freshmen and transfer student-athletes on major exploration, course planning, transfer credits, registration, and graduation requirements in conjunction with major advisors

Ensure student-athletes register in degree applicable credits each semester and complete all additional academic items required by the

NCAA

and college, while following department policies (Less than full-time form, graduation applications, course petitions, etc.)

Track and monitor Progress Toward Degree and all eligibility requirements in conjunction with

NCAA

Bylaw 14

Assist in preparation for eligibility process by completing an eligibility review after each semester and summer session

Contribute to calculating sport specific

APR

projections and collaborate with the Registrar for final report submission to the

NCAA

Effectively and regularly communicate with Head Coaches, sport specific academic liaisons, and Sports Supervisors informing the academic progress of student-athletes

Support with recruiting efforts while meeting with prospective student-athletes as requested to discuss the goals, vision, and philosophy of the academic services program

Schedule regular academic appointments assisting in the development of daily and weekly academic objectives for student-athletes on assigned teams

Collaborate with Learning Services to identify specific student needs to facilitate and execute an academic support plan

Partner with Athletics Sport Psychology & Wellness team and Center for Disability and Access when student support includes evaluation, assessment and accommodations

Contribute to the creation of all academic reports (i.e. daily/weekly academic updates, end of semester academic reports, etc.)

Maintain student-athlete files, including records of advising activity during advising visits, adhering to

FERPA

regulations

Engage in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge of the academic advising profession while enhancing the ability to serve student-athletes

Work evenings and weekends as required while performing additional duties as assigned

Apply comprehensive, professional knowledge, and experience to handle complex advising scenarios

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required in related field. A minimum of two years of experience in post-secondary educational institutions. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of

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eligibility/certification rules and regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills will be necessary while being available to work evenings and weekends, as assigned.

Preferences

Master’s Degree in counseling/advisement strongly preferred, student personnel, education or related field. A minimum of two years’ experience working in an Athletics Department Academic Services Unit as a counselor, advisor, or learning specialist. Demonstrated experience working with academically under-prepared/high-risk populations. Working knowledge of BIG12 and

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rules and regulations with proficiency specific to Bylaw 14. Experience working with a diverse population and International student-athletes. Experience overseeing and managing a tutorial support program for student-athletes.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior

URS

service, may elect to enroll in

URS

if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from

URS

are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34

CFR

part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (

OEO

/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Indicate your level of training and/or experience in advising, counseling, mentoring or teaching:

   • None
   • Minimal
   • Moderate
   • Extensive

3. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only 2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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