Student-Athlete Academic Advisor

UMBC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Tuition remission

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

UMBC Athletics is seeking an Athletic Academic Advisor to provide academic counseling for assigned teams and assist in coordinating the tutorial program through the Academic Center for Student-Athletes. The advisor monitors academic progress, holds weekly meetings with student-athletes and coaches, creates weekly academic reports, and communicates with faculty to ensure NCAA eligibility.

The role also supports supervising peer tutors and recruitment/orientation of new student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in counseling, education, special education, curriculum and instruction, sports administration, or sport related field.
• One year of professional experience working with student-athletes in academic advising, teaching, and counseling.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the academic progress of assigned teams.
• Assist in coordinating the tutorial program.
• Assist in monitoring continuing eligibility.
• Instruct a freshmen introduction to the university course (fall only).
• Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new student-athletes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Written skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in counseling, education, or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

UMBC Athletics is seeking an Athletic Academic Advisor to provide academic counseling for assigned teams and assist in coordinating the tutorial program through the Academic Center for Student-Athletes. The advisor monitors academic progress, holds weekly meetings with student-athletes and coaches, creates weekly academic reports, and communicates with faculty to ensure NCAA eligibility.

The role also supports supervising peer tutors and recruitment/orientation of new student-athletes.