Academic Advisor for Athletes, Student Development

EXPIRED

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Development and Senior Women’s Administrator, the Academic Advisor for Athletes supports the overall academic success and retention of student-athletes. This position is responsible for providing critical academic advising and support for student-athletes in order to maintain national, conference and institutional rules and regulations within the athletic program. This position is critical to the persistent and timely graduation of student-athletes participating in the MSU intercollegiate athletic program. This position will start in January 2024.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** :**

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Development and Senior Women’s Administrator, the Academic Advisor for Athletes supports the overall academic success and retention of student-athletes. This position is responsible for providing critical academic advising and support for student-athletes in order to maintain national, conference and institutional rules and regulations within the athletic program. This position is critical to the persistent and timely graduation of student-athletes participating in the MSU intercollegiate athletic program. This position will start in January 2024.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** :**

• Advise students and teams as assigned both individually and in groups, regarding academic requirements toward graduation and the selection of courses and NCAA requirements.

• Monitor student-athletes' progress towards a degree and academic eligibility as outlined by institutional requirements and NCAA legislation.

• Assist student athletes with the exploration of major and career options.

• Maintain and update advisee records through regular review of academic files and transcript evaluations.

• Update and maintain navigate reports for student athletes.  

• Receive and provide referrals to and from faculty and other University offices for students' major considerations, academic issues, financial assistance, or personal concerns.

• Provide academic support to at risk student-athletes and assist in developing academic plans.

• Hire, monitor, schedule, and supervise student workers in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring programs, workshops and “Power Hour” study hall in the ACE.

• Update and maintain all student athletes’ advisor codes on banner.

• Assist in coordinating programs, workshops, and community service and leadership development experiences for student-athletes.

• Assist in data input for departmental academic reports and mandatory NCAA reports.

• Meet with prospective student-athletes and their parents.

• Promote the tenets of the NCAA Division III mission.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED : 

• Master’s degree required from an accredited college or university in a related field.

• Minimum three years of professional experience in academic advising.

• Professional experience in an academic advising or counseling capacity.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational, data management and report writing skills.

• Ability to work with a diverse student population, including minority and international students.

PREFERRED :

• Familiarity with NCAA regulations.

• Knowledge of/background in athletics and provision of academic and developmental support for student athletes, in particular with student athletes.

• Experience with Banner.

• Collegiate coaching experience.

• Bilingual.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instruction.

Department

Senior Women Administrator

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

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