Academic Counselor, Student Athlete Academic Services

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans seeks a Student-Athlete Academic Services Advisor to provide academic counseling and oversee study hall, tutoring, and meetings for assigned teams. You will coordinate class scheduling and monitor progress to support eligibility.

You will collaborate with coaches, faculty and advisors, prepare academic reports, and help at-risk student-athletes develop time-management plans. Some travel and evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education or with high school students.
• Knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility rules.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with various constituents.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic counseling and class scheduling assistance for student-athletes and assigned teams as designated by the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services.
• Monitors academic performance, tutor appointments, and prepares and distributes academic reports for designated sports.
• Meets regularly with at-risk student-athletes to develop effective academic and time-management plans and to assess academic progress and eligibility status.
• Liaises with First Year and Academic Advisors to monitor student-athlete registration and degree progress.
• Maintains open and consistent contact with coaches and administrators, faculty and University support staff.
• Assists with teaching UNIV 1001 seminar course for first-year student-athletes.
• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services to ensure compliance with NCAA continuing eligibility certification process.
• Assists with award programming honoring the academic and athletic achievements of student-athletes.
• Develops strong working relationships with student-athletes to emphasize the value of education and self-reliance.

Skills

Communication skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Department

Student-Athlete Academic Services

Job Summary

Provides academic counseling and monitors the academic progress of assigned student-athletes. Coordinates and implements study hall, tutoring, and individual meetings for assigned teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student-Athlete Academic Support (50%)

Provides academic counseling and class scheduling assistance for student-athletes and assigned teams as designated by the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services. Monitors academic performance, tutor appointments, and prepares and distributes academic reports for designated sports. Meets regularly with at-risk student-athletes to develop effective academic and time-management plans and to assess academic progress and eligibility status. Liaises with First Year and Academic Advisors to monitor student-athlete registration and degree progress.

Student-Athlete Academic Operations (30%)

Maintains open and consistent contact with coaches and administrators, faculty and University support staff. Creates and distributes missed class travel letters for assigned teams; communicate efficiently with faculty regarding any class absences. Monitors and tracks student-athlete participation in Athletics structured study hall. Assists with teaching UNIV 1001 seminar course for first-year student-athletes.

Athletic Compliance Support (10%)

Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services to ensure that the Department and University are in compliance with University, Southland and NCAA rules and regulations. Assists the Compliance Office with the NCAA continuing eligibility certification process.

Other (10%)

Serves as a resource for coaches, prospective student-athletes, and parents during the recruitment process. Assists with award programming honoring the academic and athletic achievements of student-athletes. Develops strong working relationships with student-athletes to emphasize the value of education and the development of self-reliance and self-confidence. Liaise with Career Services to support career development of student-athletes. Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Southland Conference, University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Assume other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education or working with high school students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility rules and requirements.
• Proven ability to develop, establish and sustain relationships with various constituents.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekend and travel as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of experience in higher education
• Prior experience within Athletics Academic Services.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.