Student-Athlete Success Supervisor

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking a Student Eligibility Specialist within UNM Athletics Academic Advising to coordinate and advise student-athletes in assigned sports, ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and eligibility standards.

The role emphasizes developing academic plans, monitoring progress toward degree, and collaboration with academic advisors to support graduation requirements in a competitive collegiate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic support to an assigned caseload of student-athletes
• Develop individualized academic plans that support progress toward degree, academic eligibility, and graduation
• Monitor academic progress including regular meetings with assigned students to assess academic performance, address concerns, provide resources, and support established goals
• Assist student-athletes with course selection, registration, schedule planning, and major exploration
• Collaborating with Academic Advisors to provide academic guidance
• Implementing programs and initiatives with defined recruitment, retention, and graduation outcomes
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress to support NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and UNM eligibility requirements
• Assist student athletes in understanding eligibility requirements
• Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding student-athlete eligibility and academic progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years related experience

Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Sports Management, or related field

Job description

University of New Mexico is seeking a Student Eligibility Specialist within UNM Athletics Academic Advising to coordinate and advise student-athletes in assigned sports, ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and eligibility standards.

The role emphasizes developing academic plans, monitoring progress toward degree, and collaboration with academic advisors to support graduation requirements in a competitive collegiate environment.