Position Information
Athletics Academic Advisor
Position Information
Athletics Academic Advisor
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Advisor
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Regular
Varies, nights and weekends will be required.
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Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
The Athletics Academic Advisor will provide comprehensive academic support services to student-athletes under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, for specifically assigned sport programs within the Athletics Department. These services will include, but are not limited to: provide intense monitoring and academic support for at-risk student-athletes, assist with student-athlete specific registration issues, monitor the admission and registration status of incoming student-athletes, coordinate faculty academic progress reports, and assist in the academic advising load of undeclared student-athletes.
The Advisor will interpret, analyze and monitor academic progress of student athletes; assess student-athlete overall academic performance and its impact on progress toward graduation and
NCAA
eligibility; maintain knowledge of all
NCAA
and University rules concerning academic standing and eligibility requirements. The Athletics Academic Advisor must have a commitment to the philosophy of providing a compliance and academic program that emphasizes integrity and the educational welfare of its student-athletes and strives for excellence within the University’s mission.
Compliance with
NCAA
rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff, it is expected that the Athletics Academic Advisor will have a full understanding of the
NCAA
rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the individual in this position will comply with all
NCAA
rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide comprehensive academic support services to specifically assigned sport programs, monitoring progress for at-risk student-athletes and assisting with specific registration and/or admission issues for incoming student-athletes.
Review and evaluate transcripts for incoming freshmen and transfer students to confirm
NCAA
eligibility status.
Act as primary liaison to Undergraduate, Graduate and International admission offices
Assist in the maintenance of the
NCAA
Compliance Assistant Database
Assist in the compilation of various academic and
NCAA
reports
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
1 year of advising experience
Experience working as an intern or GA for Student Services; preferably within a Division I Athletics Program
Advanced technology skills and experience with the ability to quickly learn technical advising tools including
SAP
, and
EAB
.
Knowledge of
NCAA
rules and regulations
Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish excellent rapport with students, parents and families, colleagues, and the campus community
Evidence of a commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse population.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
1 year
TBD
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Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number | 2024S2076 | | Job Open Date | 08/01/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14119 | | Is this an internal only posting? | |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. References Optional Documents 1. Transcripts
Person | Role |
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Britney Woodhull-Smith |
Athletics Academic Advisor |
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