Position Introduction:

This is a full-time professional position within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center, a comprehensive support services unit for intercollegiate student-athletes. The Senior Athletics Academic Advisor reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services and is charged with managing all aspects of academic support for student-athletes on assigned teams, and monitoring their academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements and progress toward graduation. Additionally, this position includes responsibilities for training new advising staff, coordination of outreach initiatives with the campus advising community, and leading advisor meetings. This position requires consistent and open communication with coaches and staff, knowledge of best practices in college student advising, and a thorough understanding of NCAA and conference guidelines and regulations.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Department Preferences:

• Master's degree, or in process of completing a graduate degree program.
• At least two years of experience as an academic counselor or advisor for student-athletes at the Division I level.
• At least one year of demonstrated successful experience applying learning strategies with a diverse population of Division I student-athletes.
• Proficiency and/or familiarity with Banner and Teamworks software.
• Proficiency in using computer software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.
• Knowledge of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations governing, but not limited to, academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.
• Demonstrated and successful experience providing academic advising and/or academic support in education.
• Background in counseling, career counseling, or advising in education.
• One year of experience as an academic counselor, advisor, or educator for a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written and presentation skills and proactive, open and responsive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations, university personnel (e.g. faculty, college deans, administrators, athletic coaches and staff), as well as representatives from the community.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and high degree of openness to new approaches and new ideas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.