Student-Athlete Academic Success Advisor

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks an Academic Coordinator to support student-athletes across assigned sports by coordinating academic services and guiding use of campus resources. You will monitor progress, advise on degree plans, and liaise with coaches, faculty, and staff to ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Ten requirements.

The role requires a master's degree and at least one year in Division I athletics, with strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to work

Qualifications

• Masters in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Education or related field.
• Minimum of one year working in a Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Attention to detail with documentation and advising student-athletes toward degree progress; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with word processing and database software.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate academic support for student-athletes to maximize use of university resources.
• Provide ongoing academic counseling and NCAA eligibility education and monitoring.
• Maintain regular contact with student-athletes, coaches and university staff.
• Develop relationships with MSU faculty and instruct student-athletes on how to use SASS resources.
• Assign tutorial support and monitor progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Monitor course performance via professor progress reports and feedback.
• Participate in on-campus and virtual recruitment of prospective student-athletes with meetings, presentations and campus tours.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director of Student-Athlete Support Services.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Education or related field

Tools

Word processing software

Database management

Job description

Michigan State University seeks an Academic Coordinator to support student-athletes across assigned sports by coordinating academic services and guiding use of campus resources. You will monitor progress, advise on degree plans, and liaise with coaches, faculty, and staff to ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Ten requirements.

The role requires a master's degree and at least one year in Division I athletics, with strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to work