District Student-Athlete Advising Facilitator

Hartford Public Schools; Connecticut; On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,600; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a District Level Facilitator for Student-Athlete Academic Advising to support schools in promoting academic success for student-athletes and coordinating resources with Academic Advisors and athletics staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration across schools, identifying challenges, and sharing effective strategies to improve student-athlete achievement within a districtwide framework.

Qualifications

• Preferred course and/or work experience in Education, Counseling, Sports Management and athletic administration.
• Preferred understanding of NCAA academic eligibility rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with diverse student populations, coaches, faculty, and administrators.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with PowerSchool and/or academic advising software.
• Experience working with student-athletes from various sports and academic disciplines.
• Experience in developing and facilitating workshops or presentations for families, student athletes and stakeholders.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Education background/Counseling

Sports Management background

Athletic administration exposure

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerSchool

Advising software

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: A116-2627

POSTING DATE: September 17, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: District Level facilitator for Student/Athlete Academic Advisors, AthLife Program

LOCATION:Districtwide

DATE AVAILABLE: ASAP

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics

POSITION SUMMARY: The District Facilitator for Student-Athlete Academic Advising supports schools in promoting the academic success of student-athletes. This role helps ensure consistent advising practices, provides resources and guidance to school-based Academic Advisors, and encourages collaboration between academics and athletics. The Facilitator assists with identifying common challenges, and sharing effective strategies to support student-athlete achievement. They serve as a connector between schools and district staff to strengthen communication and alignment across programs.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• 10 weeks per sport season (Fall, Winter, Spring), 1-2 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred course and/or work experience in Education, Counseling, Sports Management and athletic administration.
• Preferred understanding of NCAA academic eligibility rules and regulations (Divisions I, II, or III, as applicable).
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with diverse student populations, coaches, faculty, and administrators.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with student information systems (PowerSchool) and/or academic advising software.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience working with student-athletes from various sports and academic disciplines.
• Experience in developing and facilitating workshops or presentations for families, student athletes and stakeholders.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: $2400 Stipend - $800 per season (Fall, Winter, Spring)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All current internaland external applicants must submit an online application. To apply, please visit https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford and follow the appropriate link.