Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Working Title Athletic Academic Coordinator

Position # P00002

Department Academic Support Center for Athletes

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Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

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Academic Advisor

Working Title Athletic Academic Coordinator

Position # P00002

Department Academic Support Center for Athletes

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Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Closing:

3/15/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Athletic Academic Coordinator for the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center will serve multiple sports and its student-athletes. The position is mainly responsible for providing academic support, monitoring eligibility and academic progress. This person shall report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The employee provides academic mentoring to assigned teams in compliance with university and NCAA guidelines and in partnership with university major advisors.
• Ensure student-athletes are enrolled in the appropriate classes toward the designated degree program and meeting NCAA Progress Towards Degree requirements.
• Monitor the academic progress of assigned teams and maintain accurate degree plans.
• Participate in the eligibility certification process for assigned student-athletes.
• Assist with the evaluation of high school, junior college and transfer student-athletes.
• Provide reports on the academic status [grades, study hall attendance, tutoring sessions etc…] of assigned teams to Head Coaches and the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.
• Make necessary and appropriate referrals to campus resources on behalf of student-athletes.
• Identify and assist at-risk student-athletes.
• Coordinate travel letters for assigned teams for absences due to team travel.
• The employee will assist with recruitment of prospective student-athletes as needed during official and unofficial visits.
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of all Arkansas State University degree programs and how they affect continuing academic eligibility for student-athletes.
• Assist and participate on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable rules/laws relative to student privacy and FERPA.
• Assist with summer orientation and study hall supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Ability to identify at-risk students.

· Working knowledge or ability to learn Banner, DegreeWorks, Teamworks.

· A strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes.

· Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and ability to present written and oral presentations to student-athletes, coaches and staff.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Preferred Qualification:
- Master's Degree
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in academic advising
- Proven Experience working with diverse populations
- Experience in higher education
- Knowledge of NCAA Division I academic eligibility rules and progress towards degree completion requirements
- Ability to work nights and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal equivalent of an earned Bachelor’s Degree

Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements

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