Student-Athlete Academic Advisor

umd; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Athletics invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month Academic Advisor. This contractual role reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and offers state benefits. Salary range listed in posting.

You will meet with student-athletes to advise on academics, assist with course selections, maintain files, monitor NCAA progress, and support department programs. A Bachelor's degree and two years' advising experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in academic advising, student services or higher education.
• Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise student-athletes on academics and degree progress.
• Provide pre-advisement for course registrations and major requirements.
• Maintain academic files and document advising activities.
• Monitor NCAA progress and support department programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Policy interpretation

NCAA rules knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Data tracking

Active listening

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Databases

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Athletics invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position limited with benefits. The position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,000

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations.
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays - Eight (8) holidays – New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities

• Meets with student-athletes to advise them on academically related issues, objective-based study hall requirements and or any other issues.
• Advises a diverse population of student-athletes in regard to their academic progress towards degree. This includes pre-advisement for course registrations as it relates to their major requirements. Facilitates student-athletes academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate academic plans.
• Maintains student-athletes academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
• Monitors student-athletes regarding NCAA rules for satisfactory progress towards degree completion requirements. Supports academic and department programs/functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Preference)

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience in advising student-athletes.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural background.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including occasional nights/weekends, and travel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions and prioritize workload.
• Working knowledge of Intercollegiate Athletics and NCAA rules and regulations.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in academic advising, student services, student affairs, or higher education teaching.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the higher education landscape, degree planning and academic policies.
• Knowledge of curriculum structures, course sequencing, and graduation requirements.
• Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of campus resources, support services, and referral processes.
• Skill in oral and written interpersonal communication.
• Skill in organization and time-management to manage multiple student caseloads and competing priorities.
• Skill in using student information systems, databases, and Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Skill in data tracking and recordkeeping with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply academic policies and procedures.
• Ability to employ active listening, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze student records, identify barriers to success, and develop action plans.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success.

Department

UMES-VPAR-Athletics Administrative

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$45,000 to $55,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.