STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISOR II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a professional to provide counseling and advising to student-athletes regarding majors, career planning, and academic progress. The role supports the Student-Athlete Support Services Center and assists with orientation, eligibility evaluations, and report preparation.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field is required.
• One year of related experience required; work experience cannot substitute for education.
• Experience advising student-athletes and knowledge of FERPA practices are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and advising to student-athletes on major and career planning; maintain accurate information on academic progress.
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Center.
• Coordinate student-athlete orientation and perform eligibility evaluations.
• Prepare reports including graduation plans and progress/grade reports.
• Proctor exams for student-athletes at non-standard times or while traveling for athletic competitions.

Skills

Counseling

Student advising

FERPA compliance

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or related field

Job description

To provide counseling and advising to student-athletes on major and career planning, and to maintain accurate and timely information on academic progress. To assist in coordinating student-athletes orientation and to perform eligibility evaluations. To serve on campus committees and complete projects as assigned. To prepare various reports including graduation plans, weekly academic progress reports, end of semester grade reports and certification reports. To establish and maintain relationships with all student-athletes, coaches and faculty.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and advising to student-athletes on major and career planning, and maintains accurate and timely information on academic progress.
• Assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Center.
• Assists in coordinating student-athletes orientation and performs eligibility evaluations.
• Prepares various reports including graduation plans, weekly academic progress reports, end of semester grade reports and certification reports.
• Works with faculty and staff to proctor exams for student-athletes at non-standard times or while traveling for athletic competitions.
• Adheres to all institution, conference and NCAA rules and regulations and reports all known NCAA violations in accordance with institutional, conference and NCAA policies and guidelines. Adheres to the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(Salary: $43,890 - $$48,528)

Master's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

275009000 Student-Athlete Support Services

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite