Athletic Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Athletic Academic Advisor

FLSA Status
Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Administration

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor – Athletics assists in teh development and coordination of academic assistance programs designed to enable student athletes to receive appropriate and timely academic assistance. The Academic Advisor – Athletics assists assigned students in the development of academic schedules appropriate for their stated educational goals and directs students to resources within the University that aids in making career/academic major choices, as appropriate. The position will require occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of NCAA bylaw 14 or ability to understand NCAA bylaw 14.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and database management are required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• Demonstrated and success experience academic advising and/or academic support in education.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct assistance to student athletes by utilizing a knowledge of academic policies and procedures unique to Alcorn State University to assist student athletes in the development of academic schedules appropriate for their stated educational goals, providing guidance to student athletes in decision making and learning how to accept responsibility for their decisions, and assisting student athletes in the selection of academic majors
• Monitors and helps to ensure that all student atheletes are maintaining satisfactory progress toward their degree and assists with monitoring of academic eligibility to compete in athletic events
• Ensures that student athletes are informed of the programs and services available within the campus community that will assist them to be academically successful
• Promotes a positive image of the University and contributes to the recruiting effort directed towards student athletes by visiting with prospective student athletes and their parents, providing information regarding the University, and associated academic programs, and answering questions posed by student athletes or referreing them to an appropriate authority or resource for the requested information
• Assists faculty in resolving academic or related problems with student athletes and enforces attendance policies established by academic departments by monitoring each student athlete’s academic progress during the semester, contacting, and assisting student atheletes who have been reported by faculty for excessive absences, and informing coaches of student athletes’ academic performance
• Abides by and complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and Southwestern Athletic Conference ( SWAC ) and Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning ( IHL ) rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the University, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department and reports any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the Director of Athletics or the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance & Academics
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Senior Associate Director of Compliance & Academics
• Contributes to the overall success of Intercollegiate Athletics by performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Guidance and Counseling, Athletic Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an academic counselor/advisor for student athletes and/or academic suppport in education

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S885

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/16/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents