Athletics Academics Advisor-

Job Number:

240518

Organization

:Athletics Academics

Job Location

:Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

:Full-time

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Athletics Academics Advisor-

Job Number:

240518

Organization

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:Athletics Academics

Job Location

:Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

:Full-time

Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some nights and weekends

Work Type:Onsite

Salary Range:Negotiable based on experience

Benefits Provided:Yes

Required Attachments:Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

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This is a full-time professional position within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center, a comprehensive support services unit for intercollegiate student-athletes. The Athletics Academic Advisor reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services and is charged with managing all aspects of academic support for student-athletes on assigned teams, and monitoring their academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements and progress toward graduation. This position requires consistent and open communication with coaches and staff, knowledge of best practices in college student advising, and a thorough understanding of NCAA and SEC guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties:

• Provide academic advisement and personal counseling for student-athletes on assigned teams.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes on assigned teams, coordinate academic support, and offer career and personal guidance
• Educate student-athletes on NCAA academic legislation and personal responsibility
• Support incoming student-athletes through their transition to college, schedule regular appointments, and assist with developing daily and weekly objectives
• Promote positive working relationships with college advisors and faculty throughout campus
• Utilize standard grade reports to communicate student-athlete progress to appropriate constituents
• Monitor student-athletes’ NCAA academic eligibility through the use of University student systems and established internal degree-tracking forms
• Administer the procedures for the coordination and delivery of academic services including mentoring, tutoring, and grade report tracking systems
• Assist student-athletes with scheduling of courses, ensuring that course schedules are balanced and meet their academic needs and interests
• Communicate with coaches of assigned teams through scheduled academic meetings while regularly and promptly share detailed information regarding the ongoing academic progress of assigned student-athletes
• Assist with the recruiting process during prospective student-athlete visits to campus
• Regularly communicate the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Director and make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services
• Support department and campus-wide student success efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work
• Regularly communicate the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Director; make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services
• Support department and campus-wide student success efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work
• Handle other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director

Job Requirements

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

• Proficiency and/or familiarity with Banner and Teamworks software
• Knowledge of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and Conference rules and regulations relating to academic support for student-athletes
• Demonstrated and successful experience providing academic support and/or academic advising
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills and proactive, open and responsive interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations and university personnel (e.g. faculty, staff, and administrators)
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and high degree of openness to new approaches and new ideas
• Willingness to seek continuing education and training opportunities for professional growth, and to maintain thorough understanding of best practices in tutorial support
• Familiarity with, and willingness to expand working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated proficiency coordinating and implementing an academic support program

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time

• Communicate effectively

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion

• Standard office environment

• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

• Requires contact with other departments and university officials

Supervision: None

Departmental Preferences:

• Master's degree, or in process of completing a graduate degree program.
• Professional experience as an academic counselor, advisor, or educator for a diverse student population
• At least one year of supervisory experience with full-time or student staff in a student-athlete academic support unit

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:Yes

Special Indications:Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting

:Feb 25, 2024

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