Athletic Academic Counselor

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an Academic Coordinator to support the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics by guiding student-athletes through academic progress. You will coordinate with faculty and coaches, maintain records, and supervise graduate assistants and student workers.

Strong knowledge of Grades First and NCAA/SEC regulations is required. The role requires a Bachelor's in Education, Counseling or related field with 2–4 years in athletic academic offices; a Master's with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field required
• 2–4 years of athletic academic office experience preferred
• Master’s degree and 4–5 years experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required
• Knowledge of Grades First software and NCAA/SEC rules and regulations required
• Ability to work after-hours, weekends, with limited travel

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to student-athletes including enrollment, admissions, counseling and monitoring attendance and progress
• Maintain and update student-athlete academic records, degree program information, and eligibility documentation
• Serve as liaison with faculty, admissions, registrar staff and communicate academic matters to coaches
• Supervise graduate assistants, student-workers, tutors, and interns as needed
• Work involves occasional after-hours/weekend work and limited travel

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Grades First

NCAA/SEC rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Grades First

Job description

Mississippi State University is hiring an Academic Coordinator to support the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics by facilitating the academic progress and development of student-athletes. The role involves providing academic guidance, maintaining student records, coordinating with faculty and coaches, and supervising graduate assistants and student workers.

Highlights

• Provide academic assistance to student-athletes including enrollment, admissions, counseling, and monitoring attendance and progress.
• Maintain and update student-athlete academic records, degree program information, and eligibility documentation.
• Serve as liaison with university faculty, admissions, and registrar staff, and communicate academic matters to coaches.
• Supervise graduate assistants, student-workers, tutors, and interns as needed.
• Required knowledge of Grades First software and NCAA/SEC rules and regulations.
• Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant athletic academic office experience; a Master’s degree and 4-5 years of experience preferred.
• Technical skills include computer proficiency and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Work involves office environment duties with occasional after-hours and weekend work, plus limited travel.