Description

The Academic Counselor exercises regular and ongoing decision-making concerning the academic support for assigned teams and liaison with campus professionals; program assessment and enhancement; and dissemination of student-athlete academic performance data.

This position is responsible for making decisions related to providing academic support to student-athletes. Significant decisions are reviewed with the Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director and Director of ASA.

This position requires a commitment to compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and university policies and regulations.

45% SERVE AS ACADEMIC COUNSELOR
Meet regularly with assigned students to provide counsel regarding academic performance and academic requirements.
Proactively counsel and assist student-athletes in identifying academic needs, concerns, and solutions, before, during and after their student journey.
Support the transfer student-athlete process.
Develop individualized academic support plans for assigned students.
Direct assigned student-athletes throughout the priority advisement process, registration, and degree declaration, in conjunction with major college advisors, culminating in successful and timely graduation.
Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA APR data reporting, requirements, and implications to best serve athletic programs.
Support the implementation of ASA’s Academic Support Programs provided to student-athletes.
Serve as a general resource for assigned student-athletes regarding campus, academics, and NCAA rules and regulations

35% OVERSEE ACADEMIC MONITORING AND INTERVENTION
Monitor assigned student athletes’ academic performance and continuing eligibility to ensure compliance with institutional standards and NCAA requirements.
Provide recommendations and intervention strategies to student-athletes based on ongoing collection of academic performance data from faculty, student-athletes, and ASA staff.
Collaborate with the Learning Specialist team each term to identify the most appropriate academic service plan for each student-athlete on designated teams.
Travel with teams when deemed necessary to provide academic support to students while away from campus for an extended period. The decision to travel is made in consultation with the Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director and Director of ASA.

15% COMMUNICATE WITH COACHES AND CAMPUS PARTNERS
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and regular communication with coaches, sport supervisors, athletic department staff, faculty, and other campus partners.
Manage the compilation and timely dissemination of detailed student-athlete academic reports and updates to coaches, Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director, and Director of ASA.
Meet regularly with coaches to report and discuss detailed current and future student-athlete academic progress and requirements as well as potential program implications.
Meet with prospective student-athletes (and their family members) on their official recruiting visits to OSU, as requested by coaching staffs and where appropriate.

5% TEAM CONTRIBUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER DUTIES
Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director and Director of ASA.
Contribute to a positive and productive work environment and maintain respectful professional working relationships.
Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, training, professional development experiences, and opportunities. Hold membership in and participate in N4A.
Regularly collaborate with co-workers, campus partners, athletic department partners, and supervisor to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and University.
Support the BEST Summer Bridge program operations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, student services, sport management, or related academic discipline OR bachelor’s degree in a related academic discipline AND one year experience in academic advising culturally diverse university student populations.
• One year of experience providing academic support to university students.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing an inclusive work environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, including attention to detail, timely follow-up, and meeting deadlines.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, student services, sport management, or related academic discipline.
• Experience in academic advising/counseling college student-athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements governing continuing eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience supporting and monitoring APR and GSR.