Academic Counselor - Football
Kansas State University
- Manhattan, KS
- $40,000-48,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Advise student-athletes from Football & Volleyball on such matters as course and major selections, class attendance, academic priorities, grades, NCAA eligibility, and career opportunities. Develop and maintain academic records and reports, as it relates to matriculation status, classroom attendance, review of academic and satisfactory progress, as well as APR projections of assigned team(s) on semester and annual basis. Serve as point of contact with respective coaching staffs as it relates to academic performance of student-athletes on assigned teams; Serve as liaison between student athletes' campus advisor to ensure course schedules/grad plans are consistent with the student athlete's educational goals, degree requirements and required NCAA benchmarks.
- Assess academic needs for student-athletes. Assist with evaluation of each student athlete's academic skills and aid in the development of an academic plan, including study skill techniques, time management and related academic information. Work closely with Specialized Learning/Tutorial Program staff to assign weekly study hall requirements, regular study, and tutor sessions for student-athletes. Supervise tutorial services for assigned students one night a week. Must maintain absolute professionalism and confidentiality to instill confidence in student athletes, so that at-risk student athletes are comfortable discussing their needs.
- Serve as point of contact with respective sport program(s) and administrators as it relates to academic performance and eligibility status of student-athletes on assigned teams. Serve as liaison between student athletes, campus advisors, faculty and academic departments. Work closely with registrar and admissions contacts as it relates to evaluation of prospective student athletes. Use of effective oral and written communication.
- Assist with creation and execution of educational programming for new student-athletes (i.e. academic integrity, summer bridge, etc.). Assist with onboarding and training of new interns. Participate in on-campus recruiting activities. Communicate to student-athletes availability of various campus and community resources.
- Master's Degree in higher education, academic advising, college student development, sport management, or field related to education and/or intercollegiate athletics.
- Minimum of one year of experience successfully working in higher education, academic advising for culturally diverse student populations.
- One or more years of experience in academic advising or student-athlete support for NCAA Division I student-athletes.
- Knowledge with NCAA Bylaw 14 including initial eligibility and transfer eligibility requirements.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment;
- Basic knowledge of NCAA academic requirements and legislation;
- Ability to manage sensitive confidential material and information as required by NCAA, Big 12, State of Kansas, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics policy/regulations;
- Ability to learn and successfully use campus student information systems (Canvas, PeopleSoft);
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, grammar and writing skills;
- Excellent computer skills (knowledge of Excel);
- Ability to maintain accurate academic reports and electronic files;
- Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision;
- Possess a valid driver's license at all times; and
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
- Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)
- Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
- Very competitive retirement plan
- Earned vacation and sick leave plans
- Parental leave plan
- Term life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Paid KSU designated holidays
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