High Point University a NCAA Division I member of the Big South Conference is accepting applications for the Athletic Academic Advisor (full-time 12 month) position. This entry level position will provide academic support and advising services to student-athletes in compliance with NCAA Conference and High Point University rules and regulations. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Bachelors Degree required
- Masters Degree preferred
Experience and Training
- Minimum one year of athletic academic advising and/or counseling required.
Knowledge Skills Ability:
- Knowledge of and understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated counseling and advising skills
- Ability to effectively interact and work with coaches
- Database and word processing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and administrative abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the organization coordination and implementation of academic support services for student- athletes
- Counsels and advises student-athletes in establishing realistic and attainable goals regarding course and major selection study skills time management and career choices.
- Coordinates study hall monitor attendance and prepare study hall reports for coaches
- Monitors student academic progress through contact with faculty meetings with students and progress report data.
- Communicates with student-athletes coaches and other applicable administrative staff regarding assigned student-athletes academic records in regard to matriculation graduation and NCAA eligibility.
- Monitors and track for NCAA Big South Conference and institutional eligibility.
- Assists with enrollment procedures and on-campus recruiting.
- Assists with the evaluation and certification of student athletes NCAA continuing eligibility.
- Communicates regularly with colleagues to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements.
- Plans and assists in the execution of special events and initiatives for student-athlete recognition.
- Assists with life skills programming.
- Available to work evenings and weekends.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
For more information about this position please contact April Wines Assistant Athletic Director of Academics at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority