Academic Advisor/Life Skills

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University in Troy, Alabama, is seeking an Academic Advisor/Life Skills Coordinator within the Athletics Department. The role centers on coordinating four annual Life Skills events, monitoring study hall, and advising student-athletes on academics and daily well-being.

The position supports NCAA mandated development areas and requires providing counseling on social and athletic stressors. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least one year of related work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of a minimum of four annual Life Skills events covering NCAA mandated mental health and student-athlete development areas.
• Coordinate and monitor study hall.
• Advise student-athletes, focusing on assigned sports, including academic course advising as well as advising and counseling on daily issues such as social and athletic stressors vital to overall student well-being.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: SF2571P

Position Title: Academic Advisor/Life Skills

Position Type: Professional/Salaried

Department: Athletic Reinforcement Programs - Troy

Division: Athletics

Campus: Troy

Work Status: Full-Time (FT)

Temporary: No

Location: Troy - T01

The Academic Advisor/Life Skills Coordinator position in the Athletics Department is responsible for overseeing the coordination of a minimum of four annual Life Skills events covering NCAA mandated mental health and student-athlete development areas; coordinating and monitoring study hall; and advising student-athletes, focusing primarily on assigned sports, including academic course advising as well as advising and counseling on daily issues such as social and athletic stressors vital to overall student well-being.

• 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field


• 2. Minimum of one year of related work experience

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Standard office hours

Some evening and weekend work required

Hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position: NA

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

Posting Date: 08/06/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   
   
   
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   
   
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   • Social Media website
   
   
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2. Please specify:
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   
   
   
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   
   
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   
   
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   
   
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
   
   
   
   


4. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   
   


5. * Do you have a minimum of one year of related work experience?
   
   
   
   • No
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter


2. List of References


3. Unofficial Transcript 1