Job Description: Athletic Academic Advisor
Position: Athletic Academic Advisor
Department: Sports Management
Location: [Insert location]
Job Summary:
The Athletic Academic Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting student-athletes in their academic pursuits, ensuring their progress towards graduation, and maintaining compliance with academic regulations. This position requires a strong understanding of sports management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide guidance and support to student-athletes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitor academic progress:
- Regularly review student-athletes' academic performance and progress towards degree requirements.
- Identify potential academic challenges or concerns and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with faculty, coaches, and other stakeholders to address academic issues proactively.
2. Academic counseling:
- Provide individualized academic counseling to student-athletes regarding course selection, major selection, and academic planning in alignment with their athletic commitments.
- Offer guidance on time management, study skills, and strategies to enhance academic success.
- Assist in the development of individualized academic plans for student-athletes to balance their athletic and academic responsibilities.
3. Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with academic eligibility standards set by the institution, conference, and NCAA regulations.
- Verify student-athletes' eligibility for competition and assist with the submission of necessary documentation.
- Collaborate with compliance officers to monitor and address any academic compliance issues.
4. Student support:
- Serve as a resource and advocate for student-athletes, offering support and guidance throughout their academic journey.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate campus resources such as tutoring, career counseling, and academic support services.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment to enhance student-athletes' overall well-being and success.
5. Program coordination:
- Collaborate with academic advisors, coaches, and athletic department staff to develop and implement academic support programs for student-athletes.
- Coordinate workshops and educational sessions on topics related to academic success, career development, and life skills.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of student-athlete academic records and program documentation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, Counseling, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- At least [X] years of experience in academic advising, student services, or a similar role within a collegiate sports environment.
- Strong knowledge of NCAA regulations, academic eligibility requirements, and compliance procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with diverse groups of student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and support to students, including academic counseling and developing individualized academic plans.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in using various computer applications and academic advising software.
- Knowledge of best practices in academic support services and student success initiatives within the realm of college athletics.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned based on departmental needs and organizational goals.
[Company/Organization Name] is an equal opportunity employer.