Academic Advisor

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

Academic Advisor Working Title Athletic Academic Coordinator Position #
A01228 Department Academic Support Center for Athletes

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

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.

This position will primarily support the academic needs of student-athletes in the sport of football.

• 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 towards designated degree program and meeting NCAA Progress Towards Degree requirements.
• Monitor 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 of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to identify at-risk students.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn Banner, Degree Works, 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.

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.

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

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum of one year's 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 weekend