Student-Athlete Academic Adviser

Position specifics

The Assistant Director or Academic Adviser is a valuable member of the Morgan Academic Center (MAC) team and will directly report to the Senior Associate Director of the MAC.

• Coordinate the academic support and counseling services for the women's basketball team and additional assigned sports teams, tracking and monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.
• Communicate student-athlete academic progress to coaching staff, athletic administration, and MAC Director.
• Teach one section of the student-athlete first-year seminar course.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate part-time wage payroll staff.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and families, as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director and Sr. Associate Director, requiring frequent collaboration with the MAC Director, the MAC Sr. Associate Director, university staff (Admissions/Registrar/ICA Compliance), and additional MAC staff as needed.

This position will be filled at the Supervisor or Intermediate Professional level. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

This position requires adherence to NCAA, Big Ten Conference rules, and Penn State University regulations affecting the sport and the University.

A master's degree or higher in counselor education, college student personnel, sports management, social work, education, higher education administration, or related discipline.

• Student Athlete Adviser – Supervisor:
  Master’s Degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.
• Student Athlete Adviser – Intermediate Professional:
  Master’s Degree, 1+ years of relevant experience, Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.

The Morgan Academic Center strives to provide comprehensive learning services that help all student-athletes reach their potential while achieving academic and athletic excellence. We accomplish this mission by embracing and promoting the academic and athletic missions of the University, the Office of Undergraduate Education, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary range: $46,400.00 – $74,000.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.