Athletic Academic Advisor
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jun 21, 2025
Expired Date: Jul 01, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
5+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Date Posted:
6/20/2025
Deadline:
7/1/2025
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LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
Date Posted:
6/20/2025
Deadline:
7/1/2025
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LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
The Academic Advisor for Student Athletes serves as the point of contact for student-athletes and designated academic support programs. This includes, but is not limited to, academic advising, academic mentoring, monitoring compliance with academic eligibility requirements, early intervention for at-risk behaviors, and coordinating support services to help each student succeed based on individual needs, goals, and risk factors. The advisor supports instructors working with student-athletes by sharing information and updates on students and addressing behavioral and academic concerns in a timely manner. Ongoing communication is maintained to assist students with registration, advising, scheduling, and referrals as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain knowledge of programs and strategic plans within the Department of Athletics designed to assure the academic integrity of the athletics program and promote student-athlete welfare.
- Maintain knowledge of institutional, conference, and NJCAA/NCAA requirements related to academic eligibility, financial aid, and intercollegiate competition.
- Communicate with new student-athletes before each semester to ensure understanding of enrollment and academic eligibility requirements and clarify expectations.
- Participate in the planning and delivery of academic orientation sessions for all students (including student-athletes) and their families each semester.
- Assist student-athletes in their transition to college through one-on-one and group advising.
- Monitor academic progress of assigned student-athletes; identify barriers and help create action plans to address challenges and connect students to academic support services as needed.
- Provide one-on-one or group academic coaching and intervene when performance concerns arise.
- Monitor student-athletes’ compliance with academic eligibility criteria and inform appropriate stakeholders of consequences or interventions when necessary.
- Regularly evaluate academic advising and support practices, gather stakeholder feedback, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate in determining student-athlete eligibility for continued participation based on academic progress and compliance and encourage continued enrollment and degree completion for student-athletes who are no longer participating in sports.
- Collaborate with SSC team and academics to develop and apply individualized strategies for student-athlete success.
- Promote and facilitate positive relationships between faculty and student-athletes, and among student-athletes.
- Monitor and respond to early alert systems for identifying student-athletes who need support and facilitate timely interventions.
- Assist the Student Success team with retention initiatives, including analyzing retention data specific to student-athletes.
- Facilitate College 101 sessions as required.
- Serve on various college committees as assigned.
- Work during high-impact academic periods including but not limited to: annual forum, graduation, orientations, the week before the semester begins, the first and last two weeks of the semester, and advising periods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with a variety of constituents (e.g., students, coaches, parents, instructors) in both individual and group settings.
- Understanding of student development and strategies to motivate students to achieve their academic goals.
- Ability to support students in managing emotions constructively in academic environments.
- Proficiency in learning and using college software platforms.
- Ability to collaborate with coaches and instructors to support student-athlete academic success.
- Skill in promoting healthy, productive relationships among faculty and student-athletes.
EDUCATION:
Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years’ experience working with at-risk student populations.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, June 30, 2025. No phone calls, please.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/d...
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.
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