Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director

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Department

Acad Svcs Stdnt Athletes (MSA)

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Department

Acad Svcs Stdnt Athletes (MSA)

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Position Title

Consultant-Hd Academic Advisor

Job Title

Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director

Appointment Type

Professional Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

Academics for Student Athletes is seeking a Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director. This is a full-time (1.00

FTE

), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director in Academics for Student Athletes (

ASA

) supervises a small team of academic counselors and oversees the academic counseling of all sports teams, with the exception of football and men’s basketball. The Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director utilizes knowledge, expertise, and understanding of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

), conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to the provision of academic advising and support to student-athletes. The decision-making and actions within this position must be accurate, and transparent, and adhere to the legislation of the

NCAA

and conference as well as to the policies and procedures of the university and

ASA

.

The Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director provides counsel to student-athletes regarding academics and life skills; acts as liaison among coaches, sport administrators, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes; works collaboratively with other units across campus in efforts to assist student-athletes effectively; monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and

NCAA

requirements; and serves as a liaison with Athletics Compliance and Office of the Registrar to ensure

ASA

engages in

NCAA

continuing eligibility rules education. This position is the recruiting liaison for official and unofficial student-athlete visitations and monitors

APR

and

GSR

student-athlete data.

This position reports to the Director of

ASA

.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS

:

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Top 1.4% university in the world

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More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

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1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

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2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

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7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•

100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

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35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•

217k+ alumni worldwide

•

For more interesting facts about

OSU

visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about...

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the

OSU

Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.

OSU

pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•

Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•

Retirement savings paid by the university.

•

A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•

Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at

OSU

or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•

Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current

OSU

employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at

OSU

.

Key Responsibilities

60% – Serve as Head Academic Counselor

Meet regularly with assigned students as a resource, provide proactive counsel regarding academic performance and guidance on academic requirements, and maintain academic files.

Serve as a resource for student-athletes.

Maintain academic files for assigned students.

Prepare reports and communications related to assigned students detailing academic progress.

Proactively monitor and track the academic performance and

NCAA

eligibility of assigned student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional standards and

NCAA

requirements.

Establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with the

ASA

team, student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and other units on campus in providing academic support for student-athletes.

Engage with teaching faculty, tutors/peer educators, and mentors regarding student academic progress throughout each term.

Provide recommendations and intervention strategies to student-athletes based on their academic performance.

Support the implementation of ASA’s Academic Support Programs.

Meet with prospective student-athletes and their family members to discuss the services provided by

ASA

and the university.

30% – Lead and Support Academic Counselors

Provide direct supervision to two full-time academic counselor staff members.

Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of academic counselors.

Assist with executing ASA’s vision, mission, and values.

Assist with developing and implementing departmental strategic plans, policies, and procedures.

Serve as the liaison to Athletic Compliance and Office of the Registrar to ensure

NCAA

continuing eligibility education opportunities for

ASA

.

Serve as the

ASA

liaison to the Academic Advising Counsel and campus advising community.

Further develop and implement Academic Counselor onboarding procedures.

Implement proactive academic advising and counseling best practices, guided by the N4A and

NACADA

to support student retention and on-time graduation.

Collaborate with the

ASA

leadership team,

ASA

staff, athletic administration, and coaches to implement standard criterion that guides student-athlete support plans and resources.

Conduct assessment of academic counseling services, including collaborating with the director and other

ASA

staff members to develop student learning outcomes, goals, and objectives.

Create annual professional development plans for the academic counseling team.

Assist with monitoring program budget.

Develop prospective student-athlete recruiting visit meeting protocols

10% – Team Contributions, Professional Development, and Other Duties

Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Director of

ASA

.

Contribute to a pleasant work environment and maintain respectful professional working relationships.

Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, taking a leadership role to advance team progress and contribute productively.

Support

BEST

summer bridge programming.

Serve on search committees.

Attend trainings, professional meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Collaborate regularly with co-workers, campus partners, and supervisor to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and University.

What You Will Need

Master’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or related field

Three years of experience working with student-athletes within an athletic academic support program in higher education.

Strong working knowledge of

NCAA

eligibility requirements governing continuing eligibility, supported by practical experience.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, including attention to detail, timely follow-up, and meeting deadlines.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience with academic advising of college students.

Experience supervising professional staff.

Experience with program development and assessment in higher education.

Experience supporting and monitoring

APR

and

GSR

.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Typical office environment; ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

$44,496- $75,516

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P08399UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 10/28/2024 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 08/15/2024 | | Full Consideration Date | 09/02/2024 | | Closing Date | 09/09/2024 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 2, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Beth Roberson
Beth.roberson@oregonstate.edu
541-737-7489

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

The anticipated starting salary will be $67,000-$74,000.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat.... |

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Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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