Academic Counselor

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Position Title : Academic Counselor

Department : 2002|Student Ath Acad Center

Responsibilities :

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics Department is seeking a qualified Academic Counselor. This position will report directly to the Senior Associate AD for Student Athlete Academic Services.

Position Title : Academic Counselor

Department : 2002|Student Ath Acad Center

Responsibilities :

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics Department is seeking a qualified Academic Counselor. This position will report directly to the Senior Associate AD for Student Athlete Academic Services.

Specific job duties include:

• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes for assigned Olympic sports
  
• Assist with the academic, social, and career development of student-athletes in cooperation with other University support services
  
• Counsel student-athletes regarding academic performance, course/major selection, graduation plans, NCAA academic eligibility requirements, etc.
  
• Communicate student-athletes’ academic progress to coaches and athletics administration through reports and regular meetings
  
• Coordinate the tutor program which includes recruiting, interviewing, initial and ongoing training, and managing a staff of student tutors; utilizing GradesFirst to set-up and schedule tutoring appointments; regularly tracking, evaluating, and reporting on the program to all constituents as needed; and using data to incorporate innovative measures to increase effectiveness and efficiency
  
• Oversee departmental social media presence
  
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
-1-2 years of experience advising and counseling student-athletes in a Division I athletic academic support program

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
-Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, public relations, interpersonal, customer service, and supervisory skills when working with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, and administration.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others; commitment to working with multi-cultural populations.
- Have strong work ethic and be a person of high integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules as they apply to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics program.
- Ability to work extended daily hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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