Arkansas State University Hiring for Academic Advisor at Jonesboro, AR Full Time

Type of Employment:
Staff

# of openings:
1

Location:
ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Closing:
3/14/22

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:
The Athletic Academic Coordinator for the Charles Luter Family Academic Success Center will serve multiple sports and its student-athletes. The position is responsible for providing academic support, monitoring eligibility and academic progress. This person shall directly report to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate degree plans, monitor NCAA Progress Toward Degree requirements (6, 18, 24 and percentage), participate in the certification process for assigned student-athletes, evaluate high school and junior college transcripts, and assist with administrative responsibilities

Produce reports to be shared with coaches and other athletic administration such as grades, study hall sessions, tutoring, etc.

Assist coaches in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits

Maintains compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules to ensure academic and administrative integrity

Relate effectively with adult student learners, coaches, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Identify at-risk students and make necessary referrals

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Working knowledge/experience with NCAA Division I academic eligibility policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent communication skills (i.e. presentations, written and oral) and attention to detail

Working knowledge or ability to learn Banner, DegreeWorks, Teamworks and all Microsoft Office Applications

General Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends

Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Preferred Qualification:
Master’s Degree, preferably with a major in Student Affairs, Counseling, Sport Management or other related field and at least one (1) year of experience in a student-athlete support services and/or an NCAA athletic department

Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes

Strong work ethic

Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements