Director of Student-Athlete Academic Support

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston Athletics is seeking a proactive advisor to support the academic services area for intercollegiate athletics. You will guide student-athletes, ensure progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility, and collaborate with coaches and staff to promote academic success.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, advising on fields of study, and coordinating with the Academic Center for Excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Thorough understanding of analytical, technical, or professional discipline.

Responsibilities

• Alongside Associate AD, ensure admissions requirements and satisfactory academic progress are met for all assigned student-athletes in accordance with university, conference, and NCAA rules.
• Interpret, analyze and monitor academic progress of assigned student-athletes; assess their overall academic performance and NCAA eligibility.
• Perform counseling activities for assigned student-athletes and provide guidance on field of study.
• Assess and evaluate student interests, needs, and abilities; assist with programming including daily operations for the Academic Center for Excellence.
• Communicate academic progress reports and status updates to assigned coaches and student-athletes.
• Provide advice and make recommendations to coaches on academic potential of prospects and assist through admissions and recruiting.
• Ensure attendance to class, tutoring, and learning specialist activities.
• Proactively monitor and provide intervention strategies for student-athletes.
• Serve as spokesperson/ambassador for the Athletics Department and University.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Student-Athlete Advising

Academic Progress

Counseling

NCAA Rules

Communication with Coaches

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Houston Athletics is seeking a proactive advisor to support the academic services area for intercollegiate athletics. You will guide student-athletes, ensure progress toward graduation and NCAA eligibility, and collaborate with coaches and staff to promote academic success.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, advising on fields of study, and coordinating with the Academic Center for Excellence.