Athletic Academic Advisor

Summary

Position Title

Athletic Academic Advisor

Department

Athletics

Position Reports to (Position Title)

Assistant AD of Student-Athlete Services

Effective Date

July 1, 2023

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

This position serves an integral role within the JU Athletics Department. The role requires a professional that can provide high-quality academic support to diverse population of studentathletes. This position will be a full-time member of the department’s academic support staff and report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director of Student Athlete Services

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the Student-Athlete Services Department.
• Advise and monitor the academic progress (continuing eligibility) of caseload of studentathletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and University policies.
• Aid in the coordination of annual personal and academic development programs.
• Generate academic reports and summaries for coaches and administrators.
• Serve as a liaison with faculty by maintaining contact with coaching and administrative staff.
• Assist with the academic awards and recognition process for student-athletes.
• Support student-athlete career development and community outreach initiatives.
• Assist in the supervision of departmental graduate assistants.
• Provide administrative support to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
• Perform other duties as assigned, including serving on campus committees and participating in special projects.
• Ability to adhere to the rules, laws and guidelines of the NCAA, affiliated conferences (ASUN, MAAC, SoCON), Jacksonville University, FERPA, etc. 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience in counseling and advising NCAA student-athletes, with D1 experience preferred.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a collaborative creative environment producing work that not only aligns with the overall mission of the department, but also advances the overall goal.
• Must have a keen sense of confidentiality and ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, operate meticulously, and set appropriate professional boundaries with student-athletes.
• Familiarity with the JU Athletics Department, intercollegiate teams, and operations is a plus. 

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

•  Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Sport Management, or related field.

Physical Requirements

Examples:

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit a copy of their resume, cover letter, and list of references along with a completed JU Application to Andy Heston at aheston1@ju.edu.