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Student Athlete Advising

The Student Athlete Adviser is responsible for the comprehensive academic advising, academic progress tracking, development, and eligibility of student-athletes within an assigned sport; collaborates with coaches, faculty, and college academic advisers on progress towards degree completion and graduation; teaches first year courses; develops and delivers academic support or enrichment programs.

• Provide academic guidance and support to student-athletes within assigned teams in order to ensure their success and development; advise student athletes and refer to additional support services as needed
• Assess and provide individualized academic support plans in collaboration with tutorial staff and learning services staff to address individual student goals, needs, and learning challenges
• Partner with Athletics Compliance Office and the Registrar's office for eligibility verification and degree audit processes; coordinate and review transfer credit evaluation process for incoming and continuing student-athletes
• Monitor and track Graduate Success Rates (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR) metrics to ensure compliance with NCAA standards and institutional benchmarks
• Implement comprehensive weekly and bi-weekly grade reporting systems to track and monitor student athletes' academic progress in all classes throughout the semester
• Gather and analyze data on graduation, academic performance, and program success outcomes to inform decision-making and program improvements
• Monitor continued eligibility in accordance with University, Big Ten, and NCAA regulations and policies; interpret degree, University, and NCAA requirements; apply knowledge of requirements when evaluating student progress
• Partner and collaborate with coaches, faculty, and college academic advisers; provide updates on academic progress towards degree completion and graduation
• Work collaboratively with tutorial staff and learning services staff to coordinate comprehensive academic support services
• Proactively identify roadblocks to offer solutions for the challenges faced by student athletes in order to promote both academic and athletic success
• Assist individuals in the development of career-life plans that include the exploration of career identity and career possibilities, the formulation of career development goals, and the development of skills and strategies for achieving career goals
• Deliver academic support or enrichment programs including study hall, life skills programs, awards programs, bridge programs, and new student orientations; facilitate workshops and informational sessions; ensure all academic support services align with institutional and NCAA compliance requirements
• Provide crisis intervention and referral services for student athletes facing academic or personal challenges
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and families during the recruiting process; promote academic success programs and opportunities
• Teach first year courses; develop and design curriculum and learning objectives; evaluate student performance and assign grades
• Maintain comprehensive, confidential student records and documentation systems in full compliance with FERPA, ADA, and institutional privacy policies
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00

• Advising
• Advocacy
• Career Counseling
• Data reporting
• Program management
• Records management
• Regulatory compliance
• Scheduling
• Stakeholder engagement
• Teaching