Counselor I/II, Academics (Athletics)
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 6, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics, Counseling, Disabled Student Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S569P
Home Org Name
Athletic Student Services
Division Name
Director Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Title
Counselor I/II, Academics (Athletics)
Job Class Code
AA05A/B
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Auburn University Athletics is seeking candidates for Counselor I/II, Academics (Athletics). Working with the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Support Services, this position will provide academic advising/counseling and support to student-athletes.
The successful candidate will serve as part of a comprehensive team in Student-Athlete Support Services ( SASS ). SASS promotes, assists, and provides counsel to Auburn University student-athletes in the areas of academics and eligibility.
Essential Functions
1. Provides advisement/counseling for students in matters related to goals, choice of curriculum, course load, study habits, and course scheduling/selecting.
2. Evaluates/analyzes student athlete records to ensure eligibility for participation in sport and advises students at risk of losing eligibility due to grades or course scheduling.
3. Coordinates and monitors development programs for student athletes to include identifying at-risk students, referring students to clinical psychologists or other appropriate professionals when
needed, planning tutoring programs, and scheduling class-study times.
4. Instructs student athletes on issues related to personal development.
Coordinates with the Students with Disabilities office to ensure accommodations and services needed for student athletes with disabilities are available.
5. Analyzes and maintains records and files in order to present written and oral reports to groups or individuals.
6. Provides information to coaches concerning students and prospective student athletes needs and academic/eligibility issues.
7. Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) regulations in the performance of job duties.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Field of Study
Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education,
Business, Sports Management, or related field
Years of Experience
No experience required for entry level
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II requires a Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position plus 2 years experience in advising or counseling
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade
31
Salary Range
$31,300 - $58,400
Job Category
Academic Advising/Support
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
01/06/2021
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/20806
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology,
Counseling, Education, Business, Sports Management, or related
field from an accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
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