TES Assistant Academic Counselor

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Position Information

Requisition Number

TES1654P

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Position Information

Requisition Number

TES1654P

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Home Org Name

Athletic Student Services

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

TES Assistant Academic Counselor

Estimated Hours Per Week

30

Anticipated Length of Assignment

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics is seeking candidates for Assistant Academic Counselor (Athletics). Working within Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), the primary focus of this position is to gain experience providing comprehensive academic support to collegiate level student-athletes. This position will work closely with Academic Counselors to track, monitor, forecast, and communicate regarding the academic progress of student-athletes for assigned sports. This is a term position that is expected to run from July 2023 to May 2024. The successful candidate will serve as part of a comprehensive team in Student-Athlete Support Services. SASS promotes, assists, and provides counsel to Auburn University student-athletes in the areas of academics and eligibility.Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department ofHuman Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being: Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads Assistance with special projects Seasonal work Emergencies If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.AU Students are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Track, monitor, and forecast the academic progress of assigned student-athletes and provide comprehensive academic counseling related to course load/scheduling, degree selection, etc. Communicate regularly with Athletic Academic Counselor and Learning Specialist specific to the academic performance of assigned student-athletes. Collect data and prepare academic reports (e.g., grade reports, accountability, etc.). Assist in tracking student-athletes’ eligibility and progress toward degree requirements in accordance with University, SEC, and NCAA guidelines. Schedule/monitor use of academic services and resources including tutoring, strategist, study table, etc.; suggest data driven interventions. Participate in Athletic Certification meetings with Academic Counselor, Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance in the Office of the Registrar, the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), and Athletics Compliance to review and discuss academic data used to certify the NCAA academic eligibility of each student-athlete. Attend beginning of semester academic meetings and participate in coaches’ meetings for assigned teams. Meet with prospective student-athletes and families as requested alongside SASS staff. Participate in professional development and orientation sessions specific to role of Academic Counselors and Learning Specialist to enhance and develop the necessary skills to best prepare for full-time career. Create training materials and tutorials for part-time staff members and lead training sessions throughout the semester. Assist with other administrative functions as assigned (e.g., summer bridge, book scholarship, scholarships/awards). Comply with all NCAA, SEC, and Auburn University rules, regulations, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Sports Management or Administration, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in disciplines listed above; Previous experience with academics in an NCAA Division I athletics program; Working knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations, specifically those pertaining to eligibility; Possess attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records; Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and across a wide range of ages.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$21.00/hour

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, hours will vary

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

04/06/2023

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Sports Management or Administration, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No

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