Academic Advisor

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01819P

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01819P

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Position Title

Academic Advisor

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Salary

Negotiable

Grant Funded

No

Location

Main Campus

Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student

Staff

Number of Vacancies

2

Position Summary

Jackson State University, an

NCAA

Division I member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region is accepting applications for the position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will serve as a member of the academic staff and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics. The Academic Advisor will be charged with coordinating programs to ensure compliance with all University, Conference and

NCAA

rules and regulations governing the intercollegiate athletics program.

Qualifications

| Minimum Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree is preferred. | | Minimum Required Experience |
A minimum of one to three (1-3) years of work experience is required. | | Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications |
None. | | Qualifications |
See knowledge, skills, and abilities. | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Attention to detail. - Ability to work under time sensitive deadlines. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
Specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position shall include, but are not be limited to:

• Serving as a liaison to all sports for all academic related issues.
• Performing research and providing interpretations of rules, regulations and policies to both internal and external constituents.
• Staying up-to-date on current trends and legislation in the industry and communicate this information to the appropriate constituents.
• Researching and preparing violations academic reports, waivers and appeals.
• Monitoring progress-toward-degree requirements of student-athletes pursuant to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assisting with eligibility certification for all sports in coordination with compliance support staff.
• Providing academic advising to student-athletes.
• Assisting with enrollment procedures.
• Assisting with the admissions and orientation process.
• Working with faculty and coaches, as needed, to monitor class attendance, study hall attendance.
• Monitoring academic performance and progress towards degree.
• Developing academic status reports for coaches and administrators.
• Maintaining student academic files.
• Tracking NCAA academic eligibility of students.
• Evaluating transcripts of incoming transfer students and determining if they meet their NCAA
  eligibility requirement prior to their enrollment into the institution.
• Creating detailed academic reports at the end of each academic semester summarizing the performance of all student-athletes of the University. |

Posting Detail Information

| EEO Statement |
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. | | Background Check Statement |
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report. | | Open Date | 10/23/2024 | | Close Date | 11/06/2024 | | Open Until Filled (overrides close field) | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • G.E.D.
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Specialist degree
   • Ph.D.
   • Juris Doctorate
   • None of the above

2. * Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents

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