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Management Professional Supervisory Support
Academic Programs Academic Records Admissions and Financial Aid Advising and Career Services International Programs Residence Life Student Advocacy Student Engagement Student Support
Management Professional Supervisory Support
Penn State Job Catalog
Student Athlete Adviser – Supervisor (PSU1173)
Job Summary and Representative Duties
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 Matrix
- Level:
- – Supervisor
- Base Description:
- – Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
- Level Summary:
- – Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
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– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)
- Fiscal Responsibilities:
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– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
- Problem Solving:
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– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems
- Independence of Action:
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– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions
- Communication and Collaboration:
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– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials
Salary Structure
- Comp Grade – 8
- Minimum – $51,000.00
- MidPoint – $62,500.00
- Maximum – $74,000.00
Critical Skills
- Advising
- Advocacy
- Career Counseling
- Data reporting
- Program management
- Records management
- Regulatory compliance
- Scheduling
- Stakeholder engagement
- Teaching
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Minimum Experience
3+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
N/A
Job Profile last updated on 2025-07-16