Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling

Position Details

Position Information

Department Acad Svcs Stdnt Athletes (MSA) Position Title Coordinator-Academic Program Job Title Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

Academics for Student Athletes is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position

The Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling in Academics for Student Athletes (ASA) provides strategic leadership for the academic counseling department, supervising a dedicated team of academic counselors who serve student-athletes across all sports teams. In this leadership role, the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and promoting best practices within the academic counseling team to ensure high standards of support and service.

This includes overseeing the training and professional development of academic counselors, directing departmental initiatives, and guaranteeing that all advising and support activities align with the latest industry standards and university expectations.

Utilizing extensive knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), conference, and university rules and regulations, the Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling ensures that all actions and decisions within the department are accurate, transparent, and in full compliance with relevant legislation and institutional policies. The position provides counsel to student-athletes regarding academics and life skills; acts as a liaison among coaches, sport administrators, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes;

and works collaboratively with campus units to effectively support student-athletes. The Assistant Director of Athletic Counseling also monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA requirements, and serves as a liaison with Athletics Compliance and the Office of the Registrar to promote continuing eligibility rules education. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating official and unofficial student-athlete visitations and monitoring APR and GSR data, further ensuring the department adheres to best practices and maintains a culture of excellence.

This position reports to the Director of ASA.

Why OSU?

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

* Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

* Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

* Retirement savings paid by the university.

* A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

* Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

* Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career…