Academic Support Specialist/Academic Advisor; Athletics

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position provides academic advising and counseling to student-athletes in various academic majors. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable NCAA, university, and ASUN guidelines.

Final title and salary grade level of position is commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and experience relative. Bachelor’s degree only – Academic Support Specialist title with salary grade of 512; Master’s degree – Academic Advisor title with salary grade of 511.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide academic advising and counseling to student-athletes in various academic majors in matters relating to goal-setting, curriculum choice, course load, study habits, and course selection;
• Evaluate prospective and current student-athlete records and transcripts to ensure eligibility requirements are met, following NCAA and institutional policies and guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with applicable NCAA, university, and ASUN guidelines;
• Track student-athlete academic performance through use of progress reports, software solutions-currently Dropout Detective-and regular communication with faculty members;
• Regulate and monitor class registration and drop/add;
• Identify at-risk students and refer to appropriate resources;
• Work individually with student-athletes concerning study skills and class-related content/requirements;

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.

Description

This position provides academic advising and counseling to student-athletes in various academic majors. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable NCAA, university, and ASUN guidelines.

Final title and salary grade level of position is commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and experience relative. Bachelor’s degree only – Academic Support Specialist title with salary grade of 512; Master’s degree – Academic Advisor title with salary grade of 511.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide academic advising and counseling to student-athletes in various academic majors in matters relating to goal-setting, curriculum choice, course load, study habits, and course selection;
• Evaluate prospective and current student-athlete records and transcripts to ensure eligibility requirements are met, following NCAA and institutional policies and guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with applicable NCAA, university, and ASUN guidelines;
• Track student-athlete academic performance through use of progress reports, software solutions-currently Dropout Detective-and regular communication with faculty members;
• Regulate and monitor class registration and drop/add;
• Identify at-risk students and refer to appropriate resources;
• Work individually with student-athletes concerning study skills and class-related content/requirements;
• Execute extensive and effective communication with coaches and others concerning student-athlete academic performance;
• Arrange various testing and provide guidance with issues related to personal development;
• Ensure services and accommodations are available for student-athletes with disabilities;
• Maintain records and files and ensure confidentiality of information;
• Interact with student-athletes, parents, coaches, faculty, and staff in person, by telephone, and by mail/email;
• Provide verbal and written reports regarding academic progress;
• Attend recruiting functions and various events and meetings, which may include evenings and weekends;
• Analyze and interpret the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) information for designated teams/programs;
• Participate in development and execution of programming designed specifically to manage and experience success in APR;
• Maintain active involvement with the eligibility certification of designated student-athletes;
• Frequently coordinate and communicate with the athletics compliance office and certifying officer regarding academic progress and eligibility;
• Monitor and manage study hall and study hall tracker software;
• Manage textbook scholarships;
• Assist with planning and implementing programming for success;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
To be determined.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, required;
• Master’s degree, preferred;
• Experience with Division I athletic advising or compliance, preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of applicable NCAA, university, and ASUN guidelines; - Ability to work with diverse groups of student-athletes, coaches, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and visitors; - Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; - Ability to maintain accurate records and files; - Ability to attend recruiting functions, various events, and meetings which may include some evenings/weekends; - Ability to maintain confidentiality; - Regular and prompt attendance; - Knowledge of and the ability to analyze and interpret the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) information for designated teams/programs; - Overall knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

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