Academic Counselor - Football

Academic Counselor - Football
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The Department of Student Athlete Development in Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Academic Counselor for Football.

This position will provide academic support and guidance to student-athletes assigned by the Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services. Duties include organizing and implementing academic programs that contribute to supervised student-athlete’s educational and personal growth.

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Evaluate student-athlete academic records to determine progress towards a degree and maintenance of eligibility. Requires knowledge of institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements. Inform coaches regarding institutional and NCAA requirements related to student-athletes’ academic progress and eligibility.
• Organize and implement specific academic programs to assist student-athletes in meeting their educational goals. Duties include monitoring and guiding student-athletes during study hall, general tutoring, and assisting with test preparation, study skills, and time management.
• Assist student-athletes in identifying educational and career interests, selecting classes, and determining academic majors.
• Communicate with University advisors and Registrar’s Office to maintain up-to-date records of major academic requirements and degree program changes.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes through routine contact with student-athletes and professors. Provide academic reports to coaches on the progress and classroom performance of student-athletes.
• Maintain frequent communication with coaches, faculty, tutors, and University professionals regarding student-athlete progress and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and knowledge of student-athletes’ academic schedules to notify coaches regarding classes, tests, appointments, study sessions, and community service.
• Monitor the Academic Progress Rate (APR) of assigned sports programs. Communicate regularly with the coach and respective sport administrator surrounding the APR of each program.
• Guide and advise student-athletes in solving problems and addressing educational and social issues.
• Create class schedules for incoming student-athletes for summer and fall semesters.
• Assist freshmen and transfers through academic onboarding tasks to help with transition into the University system.
• Assist in organization and presentation of recruiting materials for prospective high-school and transfer student-athletes.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits. Arrange meetings with faculty, resident faculty leaders, and other academic professionals as necessary during recruiting visits.
• Maintain communications with Athletic Compliance Office regarding legislation and interpretation of rules and regulations related to academics: i.e. academic progress, summer school provisions, recruiting materials, NCAA Eligibility Center, and other matters.
• Provide information to Athletic Compliance Office, Admissions, Registrar, academic advisors, and athletic staff for certification, updating eligibility lists, scholarship, and aid provision for class scheduling. Work with Athletic Compliance staff to provide information required to prepare eligibility waivers.
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