Academic Advisor/Life Skills

Troy University; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University in Troy, Michigan, seeks an Academic Advisor/Life Skills Coordinator within the Athletics Department. The role oversees at least four annual Life Skills events, monitors study hall, and advises student‑athletes on academic courses and daily life issues affecting well‑being.

Primary responsibilities include counseling student‑athletes in mental health, development areas mandated by NCAA, and supporting assigned sports with academic planning and course advising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience.

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 on academic courses and daily issues such as social and athletic stressors.

Skills

Related work experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2. Minimum of one year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

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

Work Hours

• Standard office hours
• Some evening and weekend work required

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

NA

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

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Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * 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)
• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of one year of related work experience?
  • No
  • Yes

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcript 1

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affid?
• Troy University participates in eVerify.