Athletic Academic Advisor

NCAA; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University seeks an Athletic Academic Advisor to assist student-athletes with academic support in compliance with NCAA regulations. This full-time role involves advising, organizing academic services, and enhancing student-athlete success through effective communication and monitoring of academic progress. A Bachelor's degree is essential, preferably with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master's preferred.
• Minimum one year in athletic academic advising or counseling.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and advising for student-athletes.
• Coordinate study hall and monitor academic progress.
• Counsel student-athletes on academic goals and career choices.

Skills

Counseling skills

Advising ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Database skills

Word processing skills

Job description

Details

Posted: 06-Jun-25

Location: High Point, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Categories

Operations

Operations - Academic Support

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Preferred Education

Masters

High Point University, a NCAA Division I member of the Big South Conference, is accepting applications for the Athletic Academic Advisor (full-time, 12 month) position. This entry level position will provide academic support and advising services to student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, Conference, and High Point University rules and regulations. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Academics.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
  
  

Experience And Training

• Minimum one year of athletic academic advising and/or counseling required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Knowledge of and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated counseling and advising skills
• Ability to effectively interact and work with coaches
• Database and word processing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and administrative abilities.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Assists in the organization, coordination and implementation of academic support services for student- athletes
• Counsels and advises student-athletes in establishing realistic and attainable goals regarding course and major selection, study skills, time management and career choices.
• Coordinates study hall, monitor attendance, and prepare study hall reports for coaches
• Monitors student academic progress through contact with faculty, meetings with students and progress report data.
• Communicates with student-athletes, coaches, and other applicable administrative staff regarding assigned student-athletes’ academic records in regard to matriculation, graduation and NCAA eligibility.
• Monitors and track for NCAA, Big South Conference, and institutional eligibility.
• Assists with enrollment procedures and on-campus recruiting.
• Assists with the evaluation and certification of student athletes' NCAA continuing eligibility.
• Communicates regularly with colleagues to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Plans and assists in the execution of special events and initiatives for student-athlete recognition.
• Assists with life skills programming.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

For more information about this position, please contact April Wines, Associate Athletic Director of Academics at [e-mail]

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