Academic Counselor - Student-Athlete Success Program
EXPIRED

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

Posted Jan 09, 2024

Expired Date: May 23, 2024

About the Job
University of Connecticut
Athletic Director
Conference
Big East (DI)
Salary expectation
Unknown
Minimum Yrs Exp
Unknown
Work type
Full-time
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP) is seeking a full-time, professional Academic Counselor (Student Success Counselor). This position will provide academic counseling for men’s and women’s track and field. This person would join a dynamic team of academic counselors who are deeply committed to supporting our student-athlete population as they strive to achieve excellence both in the classroom and in their sports.

This position will assist students in navigating their transition throughout the college experience as well as supporting their exploration of various educational and career goals. This person will also work with students, SASP team members, and campus partners to develop and administer academic enhancement strategies that increase student retention and academic success. This position will provide ongoing academic counseling and monitoring of academic progress as it pertains to the University and NCAA benchmarks. Academic counselors should have a strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of academic advising for student-athletes and individual counseling techniques. This position will be expected to communicate with prospective students, coaches, athletic administration, faculty, and other campus partners to ensure a high level of student support and success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Department History

University of Connecticut Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

Riley Fitzgerald

Director of Athletic Leadership

Jeff Duplisea

Director of Football Academics

Ellen Tripp

Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball)

Krysta Fitzgerald

Assistant Director (Men’s Basketball)

Maureen Howard

Assistant Director of Learning Services/Learning Specialist (All Teams)

Alana Butler

Assistant Director of Athletics/Student-Athlete Success Program

University of Connecticut Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

Riley Fitzgerald

Director of Athletic Leadership

Krysta Fitzgerald

Director of Basketball Academics (Men's Basketball)

Jeff Duplisea

Director of Football Academics

Ellen Tripp

Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball)

Alana Butler

Associate Director - SASP (Softball, Mens Hockey)

Gabrielle Tyer

Assistant Director of Learning Services/Learning Specialist (All Teams)

University of Connecticut Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

Joel Derechinsky

Director of Football

Riley Fitzgerald

Director of Athletic Leadership

Rachel Howard

Director of Athletic Enrichment

Ellen Tripp

Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball)

Alana Butler

Assistant Director - SASP (Softball, Field Hockey, Men's Ice Hockey)

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