Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist for Student-Athletes

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Position Information

Posting Number

SF01618

Job Title

Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist for Student-Athletes

Position Number

109829

FTE

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

SF01618

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Job Title

Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist for Student-Athletes

Position Number

109829

FTE

1.00

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Professional Staff

Union

PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level

10

Pay Grade Range

$55,761 - $84,216

Status

Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department

University College for Academic Success

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Kingston

Grant Funded

No

Extension Contingency Notes

This is a full time calendar year position limited to June 30, 2024 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 09-08-2023. Applications received after 09-08-2023 may not be given full consideration.______________________________________________________________________________________________________BASIC FUNCTION: Serve as Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist, advising student-athletes and working to ensure that their academic needs are met and that “at risk” students meet NCAA academic progress requirements. Work with student data management systems. Collaborate with other advisors/learning specialists, and with the Assistant Director, Associate Athletic Director, and the Assistant Dean of UCAS to maximize academic support services for student athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct regular individual and group advising meetings with student-athletes and prepare reports to document their academic progress and NCAA continuing academic eligibility.Coordinate services to proactively address the academic needs of student-athletes (i.e., learning disabilities identification/testing, tutoring, study skills, time management, etc.).Maintain close communication with Associate Athletic Directors and coaches regarding academic progress of student-athletes.Serve as liaison to the Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development and Inclusive Excellence and the UCAS Assistant Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiatives regarding issues on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Require student-athletes to meet with their academic major advisor at least once a semester for early registration purposes and for review of degree progress.Communicate individual course requirements to each student, assist in short- and long-term planning for meeting those requirements, and prepare reports outlining each student’s progress.Assist in coordinating student-athlete study hall including hiring, training, and scheduling of undergraduate student workers. Use software to manage and report student athlete study hall hours. Collaborate with the Academic Enhancement Center for shared software needs.Maintain regular communications with faculty regarding individual student’s progress within the classroom and other non-academic issues and discuss appropriate intervention.Collaborate with other athletic advisors to support student-athlete success and participate in department programming.Collaborate with the Compliance staff in the monitoring of the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR), to include tracking and projections, and the development and implementation of improvement plans.Meet with prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits as needed.Be available to work evenings and weekends.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in Student-Athlete Affairs/Life Skills programming for all student-athletes, including personal development, career development, and leadership activities.Design and coordinate campus and community outreach opportunities for student-athletes.Share responsibility for annual revisions of the student-athlete handbook.Maintain strict adherence to NCAA, Conference, and University policies and regulations. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED: 1. Master’s degree in education, student personnel, counseling, psychology, sports administration, or related field with minimum of two years of experience in higher education (including graduate assistantships) OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years providing academic advising in a higher education setting.2. Demonstrated knowledge of student data management systems.3. Demonstrated ability to work with students who are academically "at risk.”4. Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.6. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.8. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED: 1. Demonstrated professional experience advocating for social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.2. Demonstrated experience working with academic support programs for NCAA student-athletes.3. Demonstrated experience working with NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Progress Towards Degree (PTD).4. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft, TutorTrak, Brightspace, Teamworks, and Starfish.5. Demonstrated experience identifying and coordinating testing and support services for students with learning disabilities._____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

08/25/2023

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:(#1) Cover letter.(#2) Resume.(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12109

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. Other Document - References Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree in education, student personnel, counseling, psychology, sports administration, or related field with minimum of two years of experience in higher education (including graduate assistantships) OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years providing academic advising in a higher education setting?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of student data management systems?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with students who are academically "at risk”?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Do you have demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?

   • Yes
   • No

8. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

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