Student-Athlete Academic Advisor

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is hiring an Athletic Academic Advisor to provide academic advising and support for student-athletes. The role focuses on ensuring progress toward graduation and compliance with NCAA requirements, reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.

The position is full-time, twelve-month, contractual with benefits, offering a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 and opportunities to support student success across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in academic advising, student services, student affairs, or higher education teaching.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural background.

Responsibilities

• Meets with student-athletes to advise them on academically related issues and study hall requirements.
• Advises a diverse population of student-athletes regarding academic progress toward degree and course planning.
• Develops appropriate academic plans by evaluating needs and progress.
• Maintains student-athlete academic files recording advising activities.
• Monitors NCAA rules for satisfactory progress toward degree completion and supports programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Data tracking

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. The Athletic Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic advising and support for student-athletes to ensure that they make satisfactory/appropriate academic progress towards graduation and meet all university, conference, and NCAA eligibility requirements.

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.

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 opportunity institution 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 retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

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