Athletic Academic Advisor

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees and

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Athletic Academic Advisor in the Academic Support Services department. The role focuses on advising student athletes, ensuring NCAA guidelines are met, and coordinating with coaches to enhance support services.

Responsibilities include tracking progress, managing data for university personnel, and participating in recruitment activities. This is a full-time, on-site position rooted in Rutgers-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and use university information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound academic advisement for student athletes.
• Guide student athletes through NCAA rules and academic standards.
• Collaborate with coaches and teams to plan enhanced support services.
• Record and distribute information to athletic and academic staff.
• Track student progress relative to NCAA guidelines.
• Participate in recruitment activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Employees in this Rutgers Athletics position must comply with applicable NCAA sports wagering rules, including restrictions on wagering and sharing confidential athletics-related information with individuals involved in sports wagering. Employment is contingent upon completion of required Rutgers Athletics vetting and compliance onboarding procedures. The University utilizes a third-party tracking service (ProhiBet) to monitor and ensure compliance with NCAA anti-wagering rules. If hired, the University will share certain of your identifying information (including full name, cell phone number, email address, and date of birth) with ProhiBet to facilitate that process.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Athletic Academic Advisor for the Academic Support Services department.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides sound academic advisement for student athletes.
• Guides student athletes through the academic progress, drawing on knowledge and proficiency of NCAA rules and the academic standards of schools within the University.
• Works with assigned coaches and team to plan enhanced support services.
• Manages the data collection and distribution of information to various university personnel as directed such as athletic and academic administration.
• Works in conjunction with the Director, Director of Eligibility and Manager of Student Athlete Certification to track student athlete's progress in relation to NCAA guidelines.
• Participates in recruitment activities.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary: 68278.480

Mid Range Salary: 84393.980

Maximum Salary: 100509.480

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description: URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in educational counseling, psychology, sociology, student personnel services or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with database systems.
• Ability to learn new office systems, as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with students and/or student athletes.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1900

Posting Open Date: 10/14/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement