Student-Athlete Academic Success Advisor

California State University, Chico; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Tuition waiver

Job summary

San Diego State University Athletics is seeking an Academic Advisor to support student-athletes with course planning, degree progress, NCAA eligibility, and academic success strategies.

The role collaborates with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to implement individualized support plans, monitor progress, and guide student-athletes through transition and development initiatives. This is a full-time, on-campus position with benefits and a dynamic, student-centered athletics environment.

Qualifications

• Compliance with NCAA, conference and SDSU rules.
• Master’s or post graduate degree in education-related field.
• Two or more years of experience in Division I student-athlete academic support services.
• Prior experience as an intercollegiate athletics student-athlete.
• Knowledge of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility requirements.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic advising to student-athletes regarding course selection, enrollment, major declaration, degree requirements, and NCAA eligibility.
• Monitor academic progress and continuing eligibility for assigned student-athletes; communicate updates to coaches and staff.
• Collaborate with learning specialists, faculty, and campus partners to develop individualized academic support plans.
• Support incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes through academic transition and goal setting.
• Participate in SAAC and support student-athlete development programs.

Skills

Student-athlete academic advising

NCAA eligibility knowledge

Education

Master’s or post graduate degree in education-related field

Two years of experience in student-athlete academic support services

Job description

San Diego State University Athletics is seeking an Academic Advisor to support student-athletes with course planning, degree progress, NCAA eligibility, and academic success strategies.

The role collaborates with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to implement individualized support plans, monitor progress, and guide student-athletes through transition and development initiatives. This is a full-time, on-campus position with benefits and a dynamic, student-centered athletics environment.