Student Athlete -Academic Advisor - University of Maryland Eastern Shore : Job Details

The Department of Athletics invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position limited with benefits. The position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.

The Athletic Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic advising and support for student-athletes to ensure that they make satisfactory academic progress towards graduation and meet all university, conference, and NCAA eligibility requirements. This includes advising student-athletes concerning the institution's academic requirements, student-athlete support structure, NCAA progress towards degree requirements and MEAC eligibility requirements; working closely with all academic units to monitor and evaluate each student-athlete's academic standing and progress towards major/degree completion; referring student-athletes to additional resources across campus; communicating regularly with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics and the Compliance Director to ensure compliance with academic eligibility requirements; planning and conducting student-athletes objective-based study hall, facilitating tutoring for student-athletes, monitoring study hall, coordinating Learning Specialist appointments for all student-athletes, and preparing academic advising reports, and all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and counsel assigned student-athletes.
• Provide intensive learning strategies and academic coaching, developing individual learning and study plans for an assigned caseload of at-risk student-athletes. Academic skills include, but are not limited to, reading, and writing strategies, time management, enhanced study habits, and learning techniques such as note-taking and test preparation.
• Develop and utilize screening tools used on all incoming freshman and transfers for the purposes of identifying individuals who may pose potential risks related to academic achievement.
• Assist student-athletes with their selection and registration of courses.
• Assist students with academic and social adjustment issues, making appropriate referrals to campus partners.
• Monitor and evaluate each student-athlete's academic progress throughout the year by way of progress toward degree while assisting student-athletes with understanding degree requirements.
• Maintain accurate record of advising meetings for student-athlete files.
• Assists with student-athlete recruitment by meeting with prospective students and families.
• Adhere to NCAA and MEAC compliance standards, monitor student-athletes for academic eligibility, and report outcomes to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics, the Director of Compliance, and the Director of Athletics.
• Consult with departmental academic advisors, faculty, and university staff regarding NCAA regulations, student-athlete competition and travel, progress reports, academic alert notifications, course registration, and progress toward degree.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience advising student-athletes at the intercollegiate level.
• Experience in advising/counseling student-athletes
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including occasional nights/weekends, and travel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions and prioritize workload.
• Working knowledge of Intercollegiate Athletics and NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferences:

• Master's Degree
• Three years' experience advising student-athletes at the intercollegiate level
• Experience in advising/counseling NCAA Division I student-athletes.
• Experience monitoring student-athletes regarding NCAA rules for satisfactory progress toward degree completion requirements.

Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references including e-mail address, and telephone number. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: 02/17/2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department: UMES-VPAR-Athletics Administrative

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000

EEO Statement: UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement: It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.