Senior Athletics Academic Advisor & Training Lead

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a Senior Athletics Academic Advisor within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center. You will oversee comprehensive academic support for student-athletes, monitor progress toward graduation, and ensure NCAA eligibility compliance.

The role includes training new advising staff, coordinating campus outreach, and leading advisor meetings. Strong communication, organizational, and FERPA knowledge are essential, with experience in Division I environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full-time Academic Advisor in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of academic support for student-athletes on assigned teams.
• Monitor academic progress and NCAA eligibility requirements; ensure progress toward graduation.
• Train new advising staff and coordinate outreach with campus advising community.
• Lead advisor meetings and maintain communication with coaches and staff.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Advising

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

NCAA rules knowledge

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Teamworks

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Publisher

Job description

University of Oklahoma is seeking a Senior Athletics Academic Advisor within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center. You will oversee comprehensive academic support for student-athletes, monitor progress toward graduation, and ensure NCAA eligibility compliance.

The role includes training new advising staff, coordinating campus outreach, and leading advisor meetings. Strong communication, organizational, and FERPA knowledge are essential, with experience in Division I environments preferred.