Athletic Academic Advisor (2 Positions)

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package worth 30-35% of salary

Job summary

San José State University is seeking an Athletic Academic Advisor for the Student-Athlete Resource Center. You will provide academic coaching and advising, supporting student-athletes as they navigate their degree requirements and NCAA standards.

The advisor will develop and monitor academic support programs, while collaborating with coaching staff and student support services to ensure success. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on enhancing academic growth for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college in a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible student services work experience.
• Knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic coaching and support to students.
• Monitor academic progress and implement timely interventions.
• Liaise with college-based success centers for appropriate course enrollment.

Skills

Knowledge of NCAA policies

Effective communication skills

Student development theories

Holistic academic support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Counseling or directly related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job no: 555749

Work type: Staff

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services

Job Summary

The Student-Athlete Resource Center Department at San José State University supports the University's academic mission and collaborates with the campus community to enhance student success. Reporting to the Managing Director of the Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC), the Athletic Academic Advisor provides academic coaching, advising, analysis, and assessment to student-athletes. The coach also supports students in understanding California State University (CSU) and San José State University (SJSU) requirements related to their degree requirements and Mountain West Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletic requirements. The Athletic Academic Advisor develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses academic support and other retention services and programs for student-athletes in accordance with University policies, NCAA, and athletic conference rules and regulations. Functions and responsibilities include serving as a liaison to the coaching staff of assigned teams and assisting with the development and monitoring of academic support programs at the Gadway and YUH Academic Centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic coaching and support to a cohort of students
• Develop and implement an asset-based and strengths-based approach while using a case management system
• In conjunction with college and other student success centers, monitor academic progress by leveraging early support systems and implementing timely interventions
• Develop and implement a student communication plan that aligns with university policies, deadlines, events, and specific supports needed at certain times in the semester
• Participate in college and university-wide programs and events that support student success to ameliorate equity gaps
• Establish a working relationship that includes regular meetings, careful documentation, student progress tracking, and student success assessment
• Reinforce college-based and other success centers’ orientation of students to their academic requirements (MyProgress, Catalog), academic planning tools (MyPlanner, Roadmap), and campus resources
• Liaise with college-based success centers and the undeclared student success center to ensure students are enrolled in appropriate courses and making progress toward their degrees
• Monitor student-athletes’ academic progress toward degree, including initial and continuous eligibility by monitoring academic records to meet SJSU, Mountain West Conference, and NCAA requirements
• Provide coaching to students on courses and major selection
• Update student athletes’ data on official records, and collaborate with Undergraduate Admissions and the Academic Eligibility Coordinator to monitor all student athletes’ continuous eligibility to practice and compete in intercollegiate sports
• Take a lead role in designing and implementing programming efforts and materials to support students’ transition to SJSU, with the goal of enhancing skills and behaviors that facilitate academic success (e.g., time management, study skills, effective communication with instructors, growth mindset, student panel)
• Prepare and submit regular reports on progress and status of SARC programming
• Assist with the development and evaluation of the Gadway Academic Center policies and procedures
• Apply policies and procedures as expressed by SJSU, the CSU System, state and federal law, Mountain West Conference, and NCAA requirements to individual situations
• Interpret and explain policies to staff members and provide clarification on policies and procedures to SJSU offices and representatives from other colleges and departments
• Provide support to students by communicating with coaches and other Department of Athletics staff as needed to support academic performance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures related to academic support
• Knowledge of student development theories and principles, retention strategies, and program development
• Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior, and techniques and methods of interviewing/connecting with students for effective holistic academic student support
• Knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality guidelines
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with individuals/groups
• Effectively develop and deliver high-quality programming to support student success
• Ability to recognize and refer students to appropriate student services and resources in a timely manner, and maintain good working relationships with units providing these services/resources
• Ability to be available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper-division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience
• A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one-year of experience
• A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Social Work, Education, or a directly related field
• Demonstrated NCAA knowledge and work experience in the academic support of student-athletes and athletic academic eligibility
• Demonstrated written communication skills with a strong customer service background in a student-athlete-focused educational setting with collegiate coaches, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated work experience in CSU/SJSU General Education and overall undergraduate degree requirements
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or customer service-based technology systems
• A doctorate and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III

Anticipated hiring salary: up to $5,667 per month; CSU salary range: $5,540 per month – $7,893 per month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30‑35% of the base salary

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university. Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose