Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC provides academic support for student-athletes, advises on NCAA rules, and leads the Life Skills program. Responsibilities include intensive monitoring, academic advising, assisting with registration, managing study hall, coordinating Life Skills programming, and teaching University 101. Qualifications include a Master's degree and 1 year of related experience, with preference for advising student-athletes and teaching experience. Successful background check required. May graduates will be considered if able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
Job Description
Details Posted:
03-Apr-25
Location:
Spartanburg, South Carolina Type:
Full-time Salary:
$45,133
- $48,000
Categories:
Operations Operations•
Academic Support Sector:
Collegiate Sports Salary Details:
$45,133
- $48,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Required Education:
Masters Internal Number:
STA00247PO25
Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00247PO25
Spartanburg, SC Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes provides comprehensive academic support for student-athletes under the direction of the Director of the Student Success Center while also leading the student-athlete Life Skills program. Advises student-athletes towards graduation while monitoring NCAA rules and eligibility requirements.
- Provide intense monitoring and academic support for at-risk student-athletes of assigned sports (weekly meetings, maintaining thorough documentation, progress checks with faculty, coaches’ updates, securing tutors, study hall, etc.).
- Assist in the academic advising load of undeclared student-athletes.
Assist these students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals. Key aspects include maintenance of the integrity of academic policies, while being a student advocate and fostering a culture of student responsibility and success, providing students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions, and creating plans of study. Must maintain current knowledge of degree programs.
- Monitor the admission status of incoming student-athletes of assigned sports and assist with summer orientations. Assist with student-athlete specific registration issues (i.e. priority registration, authorizing drop/add, assist with course conflicts due to athletics, etc.). Process all travel letters for assigned teams to be submitted to faculty members.
- Manage student-athlete study hall including hiring, training, and schedule of study hall monitors.
- Assist in coordinating Life Skills programming for all student-athletes.
- Teach one section of University 101 in the fall semester designated for student-athletes
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services or related field and 1-year related experience. Prefer experience in advising student-athletes. Previous teaching experience is highly desirable. A successful background check is required. May graduates will be considered if able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
