Senior Academic Advisor - Athletic Academic Advisor
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics, Student Affairs, Academic Advising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202200246S
Title:Senior Academic Advisor - Athletic Academic Advisor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf
Professional
Department:Athletics
Division:Office of the President
Open Date:06/24/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field. Four years of experience in academic advising or related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Preferred:
Knowledge of University and NCAA policies and regulations.
Serves as Senior Academic Advisor to Athletic students and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits.
Primary Responsibilities:· Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and student-athlete academic progress.
· Works with on campus advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes.
· Assists student-athletes in developing academic plans.
· Maintain current and accurate knowledge of University catalogs for all majors, minors and pre-professional programs to determine how these elements impact continuing academic eligibility for athletic participation
· Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration).
· Communicates student-athletes’ academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches.
· Provides information to student-athletes, coaches and University stakeholders regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility.
· Assists in the completion of continuing eligibility certification.
· Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel across campus.
· Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports.
· Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs
.· Assists with preparation, submission and validation of data required for the NCAA, APR and Graduation Rates and other academic institutional reports as assigned.
Regular contacts with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/31792
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US
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