Athletic Counselor

Posting Details

Position Number: 004957

Position Title:

Athletic Counselor I

Division:
Athletics

Department: 110110 - Athletics Academic Services

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

(none)

Job Description

Summary:

The University of South Alabama's Department of Athletics Academic Services is seeking to hire an Athletic Counselor I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• Provides academic advising and counseling to student‑athletes in various academic majors in matters relating to goal setting, curriculum choice, course load, study habits, and course selection.
• Evaluates student‑athlete records and transcripts to ensure eligibility requirements are met following NCAA and institutional policies and guidelines.
• Evaluates prospective student‑athlete records and transcripts to ensure eligibility requirements are met following NCAA and institutional policies and guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with applicable NCAA, University and Sun Belt guidelines.
• Tracks student‑athlete academic performance through use of progress reports and communication with faculty members.
• Regulates and monitors student‑athlete class registration and drop/add.
• Identifies at‑risk students and refers students to appropriate resources.
• Conducts and arranges tutoring programs for student‑athletes.
• Supervises study halls and other academic programming which will require working evenings and weekends.
• Works individually with student‑athletes concerning study skills and class related content/requirements.
• Executes extensive and effective communication with coaches and others concerning student‑athlete academic performance.
• Arranges various testing for student‑athletes.
• Ensures services and accommodations are available for student‑athletes with disabilities.
• Maintains records and files.
• Interacts with student‑athletes, parents, coaches, faculty, and staff in person, by telephone, by mail and by e‑mail.
• Provides oral and written reports regarding student‑athlete academic progress.
• Attends recruiting functions and various events and meetings, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Travels with athletic teams as required.
• Ensures confidentiality of student‑athlete information.
• Analyzes and interprets the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) information for designated teams/programs.
• Participates in development and execution of programming designed specifically to manage and experience success in this area.
• Remains actively involved with the eligibility certification of designated student‑athletes.
• Coordinates and communicates frequently with the athletics compliance office and certifying officer regarding academic progress and eligibility of student‑athletes.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Open Date: 02/05/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Working Days:
  Monday - Friday
• Working Hours:
  
  8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Job Location:
  
  Main Campus
• Full‑time or Part‑time:
  Full Time
• Regular or Temporary:
  Regular

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