Academic Counselor - Student Athlete Academic Services

• Master’s degree, preferably in education, social science, counseling, or a similar field.
• A minimum of 1.5 years of experience involving:
  • Counseling, Advising, Teaching, tutoring, or otherwise instructing students (Higher education and Division I athletic experience preferred)
  • Proven success rate in academic development
• Graduate assistant experience is acceptable
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintain high standards of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics 
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics 
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce, and explain such policies and rules 
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures 
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills 
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for an extended period 
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work 
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, faculty, academic professionals, parents, the University community
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community 
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule 
• Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area 
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals 
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)
• Demonstrated knowledge of affected areas of involvement 
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel 
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments 
• Knowledge of the higher education system and of counseling and advising techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with students individually and in groups 
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate high school and college transcripts for NCAA eligibility and degree major requirements 
• Ability to accurately plan a program of study and advise students on progress toward their degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines and regulations