Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

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.