Senior Football Academic Counselor

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking an Men's Football Academic Counselor in the Student-Athlete Services Office to provide targeted academic counseling and ensure compliance with NCAA, ACC, and university rules. The role emphasizes best practices, APR/GSR monitoring, and delivering high-level academic support to student-athletes.

The position requires a BA/BS with 2+ years of relevant experience; a Masters is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required with 2+ years of academic support experience for student-athletes.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA, ACC and university rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel football student-athletes on academic performance, graduation planning, time management, goal setting, career planning, and study skills.
• Meet weekly with at-risk student-athletes to develop daily/weekly academic plans.
• Provide academic progress reports upon request.
• Assist with recruiting visits by presenting academic and career opportunities to prospective student-athletes and families.
• Serve as a liaison with campus offices (Academic Advising, Career Development, Writing Center, Math/Stats Center) to foster cross-campus partnerships.
• Assist with eligibility certification in coordination with Registrar, Athletics Compliance, and Academic Advising.
• Attend football staff meetings to provide academic status updates.
• Adhere to NCAA, ACC and Wake Forest policies and operate with integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

BA/BS required

Masters preferred

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking an Men's Football Academic Counselor in the Student-Athlete Services Office to provide targeted academic counseling and ensure compliance with NCAA, ACC, and university rules. The role emphasizes best practices, APR/GSR monitoring, and delivering high-level academic support to student-athletes.

The position requires a BA/BS with 2+ years of relevant experience; a Masters is preferred.