Academic Advisor I

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Academic Advisor I - (23002764)

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Grade: T24

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Academic Advisor I - (23002764)

Description

 

Grade: T24

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Job Summary:

The Nancy & Donald Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes (RASC) is responsible for providing comprehensive academic support services for Temple’s nearly five-hundred (500) student-athletes on nineteen (19) intercollegiate sports. Under the guidance of Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, the Nancy and Donald Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes provides superior academic, personal and professional guidance to support all Temple University student-athletes. Through core values of diversity, integrity, and collaboration across the University, the Center strives to inspire student-athletes to learn and succeed to their greatest academic and professional potential.

Working under the supervision of the Director of the Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes, the Academic Advisor 1 provides comprehensive academic advising services to student-athletes and assists them in making decisions affecting their academic progress by providing administrative counsel and personal guidance relative to interpretation of the University's and School/College's relevant academic policies and pertinent NCAA guidelines and related to an objective analysis of students' academic records, academic goals and professional objectives. The incumbent meets with student-athletes on a one to one and group basis to discuss and disseminate information regarding academic performance and other issues as they arise. The incumbent also maintains academic records, reviews and evaluates transcripts and interprets relevant University policy as appropriate. The incumbent assists in coordinating new student- athlete orientation as well as pre-registering assigned students for new student orientation; participates in the development, planning and implementation of student recruiting functions. Perform other duties as assigned.

When you come to Temple, you don’t only come to an impressive campus with an abundance of resources and amenities.  You come to Philadelphia, where Temple’s Main Campus is woven into the city’s fabric.  Temple is committed to this community and provides several financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and reside in homes surrounding Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center.

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Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and at least six months advising experience in an academic setting in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

*Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with students in group settings.

*Ability to work with automated student information systems.

*Demonstrated computer skills to include: Microsoft Office Suite

*Basic understanding of pertinent NCAA bylaws and continuing eligibility standards.

*Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as necessary.

*Experience with a Student Information System. 

*Demonstrated commitment to academic integrity and ethical standards within higher education.

Preferred:

Experience in a student-athlete advising environment.

This position requires a background check.

 

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus

Job

: Staff

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

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