Academic Advisor_ Athletics

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Academic Advisor

This position is a Hampton University Academic Advisor staff member and will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics for
Academics. This includes assisting the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics with daily tasks such as maintaining student-athlete
information and ensuring coaches and teams follow CAA guidelines and regulations.

Job Duties:

Academic Advisor

This position is a Hampton University Academic Advisor staff member and will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics for
Academics. This includes assisting the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics with daily tasks such as maintaining student-athlete
information and ensuring coaches and teams follow CAA guidelines and regulations.

Job Duties:

• Will serve as an academic advisor for assigned student-athletes. The advisor will monitor academic eligibility and progress
and provide academic support and personal counseling for assigned student-athletes.
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Administratively, the advisor is responsible for monitoring the student-athletes study hall and academic progress and
reporting information to the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services and the Head Coaches of each respective sport they
support.
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Responsible for advising student-athletes regarding satisfactory progress towards degree and eligibility standards as set
forth by governing agencies, monitoring the same. Knowledge/experience in APR, NCAA Compliance assistant, and Banner.
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Responsible for keeping the Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services and appropriate Athletics Department staff
informed about current and future needs to adequately provide comprehensive academic advising support programs for student-
athletes. Other duties as assigned.
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counselors, and alumni.

Involved in recruiting prospective student-athletes, including interaction with recruits and their families, coaches, guidance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and experience equal to six years.

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(Note: post-high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
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• Must have the unique ability to deal with people calmly, confidently, and with complete objectivity.
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Experience working with student-athletes by monitoring their academic progress and employment of educational strategies.
Experience in presenting educational workshops for student-athletes.
Experience tutoring, mentoring, or teaching students.
Experience working independently and prioritizing work under deadlines.
Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Ability to interpret and explain policies to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Attention to detail and the highest standard of integrity are imperative.

Experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Qualifications:  Proficiency in software; Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Experience working in a Division I compliance
office and working compliance software (Compliance Assistant, ARMS, Teamworks, etc.) NCAA rules and regulations.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment either in person, via
email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu or fax to (757) 727.5969.

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
**No phone calls
**Incomplete applications will not be considered

Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application and
other supplemental application materials.