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|   | | | |   | | Staff Assistant - Athletics Academic Support Advisor (internal candidates only) | |   | |

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Professional

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Fitchburg, MA

Posted:

Mar 11, 2025

Closes:

Mar 15, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Full Time Temporary

Position ID:

186299

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About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full- and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.  

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  The Athletics Academic Success Advisor serves as an integral part of the athletic department and is key to contributing to the academic success of our student-athletes.  This individual will provide academic counseling for student-athletes to include learning and academic needs assessments, as well as study and learning strategies to promote skill building for students enrolled in the program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and monitor all facets of a sustained academic support program for student-athletes that results in improved retention rates, academic success, and graduation rates for student-athletes.
• Oversee and coordinate a student-athlete study hall program for first-year and academically-at-risk students.
• Meet with students individually to monitor academic progress and provide counseling for academic issues.
• Create and lead an educational programming series targeted towards helping student-athletes adjust to life as a collegiate student-athlete that is based on their current academic year and needs specific to that audience.
• Hire, train, and supervise two (2) part-time study hall coordinators and ensure they are meeting the goals of the program and scheduled appropriately throughout the academic year.
• Orient students to the Fitchburg State University advising system (LA&S and programmatic requirements); facilitate pre-advising for course selection each semester.
• Provide tailored services necessary for students to achieve and maintain good academic standing.
• Collaborate with advisees, faculty, and staff to monitor, analyze, and evaluate academic progress including monitoring midterm alerts and distributing that information to coaches.
• Make referrals and coordinate services with other support and academic departments as needed.
• Track progress towards degree completion and help student-athletes design and implement academic success strategies.
• Provide semester based and annual reports to the Director of Athletics on the academic success of student-athletes.
• Communicate and strategize regularly with all head coaches on the academic success needs of their athletic teams.
• Collaborate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and assist with managing any faculty issues that arise.
• Serve on institutional committees and participate in campus events.
• Seek and attend opportunities for professional development.
• Serve as a member of the athletic department leadership team and assist with other department initiatives and projects as needed.
• Assume other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by the director.

Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-3 years of experience working in academic support services or related experience.
• 2-3 years of experience as a head or assistant coach at the college level and working with student-athletes.
• Understanding of, and experience working with, mentor programs.
• Experience working in an education setting, post-secondary preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check), Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI); a background check satisfactory to the university.
• Ability to perform the above duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or related field preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, grant funded, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with education and experience.  The continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• a pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• 20 vacation days accrued per year 
• 15 sick days accrued per year 
• 5 personal days per year 
• paid holidays 
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more...

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Fitchburg State University strongly recommends that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.  

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and the names of three professional references. 

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