Athletic Academic Advisor

Job no: 555749

Work type: Staff

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services

The Student-Athlete Resource Center Department at San José State University supports the University's academic mission and collaborates with the campus community to enhance student success. Reporting to the Managing Director of the Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC), the Athletic Academic Advisor provides academic coaching, advising, analysis, and assessment to student-athletes. The coach also supports students in understanding California State University (CSU) and San José State University (SJSU) requirements related to their degree requirements and Mountain West Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletic requirements.

The Athletic Academic Advisor develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses academic support and other retention services and programs for student-athletes in accordance with University policies, NCAA, and athletic conference rules and regulations. Functions and responsibilities include serving as a liaison to the coaching staff of assigned teams and assisting with the development and monitoring of academic support programs at the Gadway and YUH Academic Centers.

• Provide holistic academic coaching and support to a cohort of students
• Develop and implement an asset-based and strengths-based approach while using a case management system
• In conjunction with college and other student success centers, monitor academic progress by leveraging early support systems and implementing timely interventions
• Develop and implement a student communication plan that aligns with university policies, deadlines, events, and specific supports needed at certain times in the semester
• Participate in college and university-wide programs and events that support student success to ameliorate equity gaps
• Establish a working relationship that includes regular meetings, careful documentation, student progress tracking, and student success assessment
• Reinforce college-based and other success centers’ orientation of students to their academic requirements (My Progress, Catalog), academic planning tools (MyPlanner, Roadmap), and campus resources
• Liaise with college-based success centers and the undeclared student success center to ensure students are enrolled in appropriate courses and making progress toward their degrees
• Monitor student-athletes’ academic progress toward degree, including initial and continuous eligibility by monitoring academic records to meet SJSU, Mountain West Conference, and NCAA requirements
• Provide coaching to students on courses and major selection
• Update student athletes’ data on official records, and collaborate with Undergraduate Admissions and the Academic Eligibility Coordinator to monitor all student athletes’ continuous eligibility to practice and compete in intercollegiate sports
• Take a lead role in designing and implementing programming efforts and materials to support students’ transition to SJSU, with the goal of enhancing skills and behaviors that facilitate academic success (e.g., time management, study skills, effective communication with instructors, growth mindset, student panel)
• Prepare and submit regular reports on progress and status of SARC programming
• Assist with the development and evaluation of the Gadway Academic Center policies and procedures
• Apply policies and procedures as expressed by SJSU, the CSU System, state and federal law, Mountain West Conference, and NCAA requirements to individual situations
• Interpret and explain policies to staff members and provide clarification on policies and procedures to SJSU offices and representatives…