TES Assistant Academic Counselor Intern

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES2782P

Home Org Name

Athletic Student Services

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES2782P

Home Org Name

Athletic Student Services

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

TES Assistant Academic Counselor Intern

Estimated Hours Per Week

30

Anticipated Length of Assignment

July 2025-May 2026

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics

is seeking candidates for

Assistant Academic Counselor Intern (Athletics)

. Working within Student-Athlete Support Services (

SASS

), the primary focus of this position is to gain experience providing comprehensive academic support to collegiate level student-athletes.

This position will work closely with Academic Counselors to track, monitor, forecast, and communicate regarding the academic progress of student-athletes for assigned sports. This is a term position that is expected to run from July 2025 to May 2026. The successful candidate will serve as part of a comprehensive team in Student-Athlete Support Services.

SASS

promotes, assists, and provides counsel to Auburn University student-athletes in the areas of academics and eligibility.

Temporary Employment Services (

TES

)

, a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.

TES

provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

Assistance with special projects

Seasonal work

Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity,

TES

is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU Students are not eligible for

TES

.

Essential Functions

Track, monitor, and forecast the academic progress of assigned student-athletes and provide comprehensive academic counseling related to course load/scheduling, degree selection, etc.

Communicate regularly with Athletic Academic Counselor and Learning Specialist specific to the academic performance of assigned student-athletes.

Collect data and prepare academic reports (e.g., grade reports, accountability, etc.).

Assist in tracking student-athletes’ eligibility and progress toward degree requirements in accordance with University,

SEC

, and

NCAA

guidelines.

Schedule/monitor use of academic services and resources including tutoring, strategist, study table, etc.; suggest data driven interventions.

Participate in Athletic Certification meetings with Academic Counselor, Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance in the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative (

FAR

), and Athletics Compliance to review and discuss academic data used to certify the

NCAA

academic eligibility of each student-athlete.

Attend beginning of semester academic meetings and participate in coaches’ meetings for assigned teams.

Meet with prospective student-athletes and families as requested alongside

SASS

staff.

Participate in professional development and orientation sessions specific to role of Academic Counselors and Learning Specialist to enhance and develop the necessary skills to best prepare for full-time career.

Create training materials and tutorials for part-time staff members and lead training sessions throughout the semester.

Assist with other administrative functions as assigned (e.g., summer bridge, book scholarship, scholarships/awards).

Comply with all

NCAA

,

SEC

, and Auburn University rules, regulations, and policies.

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact

: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence

: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

We’re Here for You

: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama

: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

A Place for Everyone

: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Sports Management or Administration, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in disciplines listed above

Previous experience with academics in an

NCAA

Division I athletics program

Working knowledge of

NCAA

and

SEC

rules and regulations, specifically those pertaining to eligibility

Possess attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and across a wide range of ages

Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $21.00/hour | | Work Hours | Monday - Friday, hours will vary | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | Alabama | | Posting Date | 04/09/2025 | | Closing Date | | | Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit theirwebsiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Sports Management or Administration, or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

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