Athletic Academic Counselor

Assistant Athletic Director for Academics

Provides assistance to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics in order to help facilitate the academic development and progress of student-athletes toward degree completion in assigned sport. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics. This position will provide academic assistance to student-athletes in one or more sports, assist with departmental record keeping activities, provide assistance with departmental liaison activities, and will supervise a minimum of one graduate assistant.

Salary Grade: 15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Provides academic assistance to student-athletes:

• Assists in enrollment procedures
• Assists with admissions process
• Provides student counseling, as requested
• Assists with on-campus recruiting
• Works with faculty and coaches, as needed, to monitor class attendance, study hall attendance, and reports on student progress, and performs other related tasks.

B. Assists with departmental record keeping activities:

• Assists with the maintenance of student-athlete records
• Assists in the maintenance of current information on student-athletes' academic degree program
• Assists in the maintenance of accurate records relative to student-athlete eligibility
• Assists with reports and surveys related to academics

C. Provides assistance with departmental liaison activities:

• Provides liaison services with University faculty, as well as admissions and registrar personnel.
• Assists with informing coaches on academic matters relative to Student-Athletes

D. Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervision of student-workers, tutors, and/ or interns as needed. The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with at least 2-4 years of experience in an Athletic Academic Office on a university campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with at least 4-5 years of experience in an Athletic Academic Office on a university campus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Grades First
• Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Computer /Technological skills
• Able to work with a diverse group of people with various backgrounds, education levels, and cultural differences

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• No or very limited physical effort required.

• Concentrates on documents for periods of time up to two hours in length.

• Types documents for periods of time up to an hour at a time without a break.

• Ability to work at night, and on weekends.

• Ability to meet deadlines, to work after hours, and to travel as needed on a limited basis.

• Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online and include a cover letter, resume, and the complete contact information of 3 professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management.