Athletic Academic Advisor

Athletic Academic Advisor (1259)

Pocatello - Main

NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position

Priority Date:
November 16, 2025

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie‑classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting‑edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West.

We invite you to apply to be a part of our university community!

The Athletic Academic Advisor will be responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Student‑Athlete Academic Services with monitoring and facilitating academic progress toward graduation for student‑athletes. The successful candidate will work with football and assigned teams regarding academic performance, class/major selection, development of academic strategies related to time management, goal setting, career planning, test and note‑taking skills, and other skills necessary for academic success in a post‑secondary environment.

This position must maintain confidential student‑athlete records and ensure that records are updated accordingly. This position also acts as a liaison between student‑athletes, coaches, athletic compliance, sport administrators, faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel. Advisor will actively advocate on behalf of student‑athlete academic interests. The successful candidate will assist their athletic teams with unofficial and official student‑athlete visits in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines that, at times, will include working non‑traditional hours.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

• Academic advising, class scheduling, and schedule verification for student‑athletes.
• Work with college academic advisors to assist student‑athletes completion of university degree programs and requirements.
• Manage all working relationships with student‑athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and faculty.
• Ensure student‑athletes meet university academic standards related to general education course selection.
• Monitor and track continuing student‑athlete eligibility.
• Maintain student‑athlete academic folders and records.
• Assist with student‑athlete summer school verification, approval, and enrollment.
• Assist prospective student‑athletes with the NCAA Eligibility Center and academic requirements for eligibility.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and have commitment to follow NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and University rules/regulations concerning academic eligibility and progress in a Division I athletic program.
• Communicate concerns, issues, challenges appropriately to the Associate Director of Athletic Academic Student Services and/or sport administrator in order to help secure support and resources for student‑athletes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Academics, Assoc. AD/Compliance and Academic Services.

• Baccalaureate Degree in related field.
• One year of experience in academic advising within a high school, post‑secondary education setting, or other related experience within an intercollegiate athletics department.
• Excellent organizational management and human relation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with student athletes or previous athletic experience.

• Master’s Degree in related field.
• Two years of experience in intercollegiate athletic academic advising working specifically with student‑athletes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Continuing Eligibility requirements in Division I athletic programs.

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on…