Academic Advisor - Football

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Position Information

Posting Number

S01700P

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01700P

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Position Title

Academic Advisor - Football

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Salary

Negotiable.

Grant Funded

No

Location

Main Campus

Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student

Staff

Number of Vacancies

1

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 Football Academic Advisor. The Football Academic Advisor will serve as a memberof the academic staff and reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.

The Football Academic Advisor will provide counseling and advising to student-athletes in Football on academic performance,major selection, time management, career planning, developing a graduation plan and maintaining meaningful relationships with students, coaches, and faculty & staff on campus.

Qualifications

| Minimum Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree is preferred. | | Minimum Required Experience |
A minimum of one to three years of work experience working with Football Student-Athletes 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 limited to:

• Serve as Academic Advisor to Football Student-Athletes in accordance with Jackson State University, SWAC, and NCAA rules.
• Meet with recruits and their families by providing an overview of various academic services.
• Monitor progress-toward-degree requirements of student-athletes pursuant to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with eligibility certification in the sport of Football in coordination with compliance support staff.
• Assist with the admissions and orientation process.
• Work with faculty and coaches, as needed, to monitor class attendance and study hall attendance.
• Monitor academic performance and progress towards degree.
• Develop academic status reports for coaches and administrators.
• Track NCAA academic eligibility of students.
• Maintain student academic files.
• Evaluate transcripts of incoming transfer students and determine if they meet their NCAA eligibility requirements prior to their enrollment into the institution.
• Create detailed academic reports at the end of each academic semester summarizing the performance of all student-athletes of the University.
• Evaluate high school transcripts of prospective student-athletes and work with the coaches, high schools, and NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure that student-athletes are on track to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned. |

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 | 02/28/2024 | | Close Date | 03/13/2024 | | 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. Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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