Academic Counselor & Tutor Coordinator, Athletics

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University seeks an Academic Counselor & Tutor Coordinator for Athletics to advise and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes, coordinate tutoring and support services, and assist in NCAA program implementation. The role involves collaboration with coaches, academic staff, and administrators.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in athletic academic counseling, with strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, counseling, higher education, education, student development, athletic administration or related field.
• 1–3 years in athletic academic counseling; 2–5 years in college environment.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel to support student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement to an assigned group of student-athletes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized academic support plans for student-athletes.
• Assess and evaluate academic needs and prescribe assistance as needed.
• Prepare regular academic reports for coaching staff and administrators.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Evening/weekend availability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Teamworks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Academic Counselor & Tutor Coordinator, Athletics

Position Title Academic Counselor & Tutor Coordinator, Athletics

State

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Status

Position Status Regular

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Student Support, Advising, and Career Development

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide .

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Responsible for advising, counseling, and monitoring for the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes. This includes managing academic records and preparing bi-annual academic progress reports and summaries. This role also assists in the implementation of the NCAA Student Affairs programming to meet student-athletes’ needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Provide academic advisement to an assigned group of identified student-athletes from various sports, including those identified as “at-risk”.
• 2. Develop, implement, and monitor the implementation of individualized evidence-based academic support plan for identified student-athletes.
• 3. Assess and evaluate the academic needs and prescribe additional academic assistance as needed.
• 4. Prepare regular academic reports for coaching staff and various administrators regarding the academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
• 5. Meet with prospective student-athletes to discuss the college’s philosophy as it regards student-athletes and the support programs offered at Marquette University.
• 6. Organize activities related to freshmen orientation, summer bridge program, and other programs as assigned by the Executive Athletic Director for Academics.
• 7. Monitor and supervise academic progress of assigned student-athletes through one to one meetings, coordination of support services and academic updates from professors.
• 8. Address learning techniques such as note taking and test preparation.
• 9. Conduct annual audit of academic progress relative to NCAA , Big East, and University requirements.
• 10. Supervise tutors (professional and student) that work with assigned student-athletes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in special education, counseling, higher education, education, student development, athletic administration or related field.

One to three years of experience in athletic academic counseling or related experience. 2-5 years of experience working in the college academic setting. Familiarity with college academic environment at an advising/teaching level is a minimum starting point for work with students in the academic center. Must have previous experienced with “at-risk” students. Must be proficient in Word and Excel to provide assistance to student-athletes.

Must have strong working knowledge of Marquette registration and admissions programs to assist student-athletes with academic registration and progress.

Working knowledge of Teamworks requires to track student-athletes study hall attendance and to request and review progress reports received from faculty. This information is then shared with appropriate coaching staff member(s).

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Computer proficiency and comfort level with technology.

Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task.

Must be available evening and weekends.

Travel required for position.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Master’s degree in special education, counseling, higher education, education, student development, athletic administration, or related field preferred. Because of the strong advising and interaction with student-athletes a master’s degree is required, preferably with a background in education and/or counseling.

Department

Department Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/04/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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