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Athletic Academic Counselor
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$67,745 / year median in Mississippi
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Athletic Academic Counselor 511022 Main Campus
- Starkville, MS Mississippi
- Main Campus 300601
- The Dept of Ath Acad Supp Serv Professional Regular Full-Time 12-month Opening on: Aug 19 2026 Add to favorites View favorites
Position Function:
Provides assistance to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics in order to help facilitate the academic development and progress of student-athletes toward degree completion in assigned sport. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics. This position will provide academic assistance to student-athletes in one or more sports, assist with departmental record keeping activities, provide assistance with departmental liaison activities, and will supervise a minimum of one graduate assistant.Salary Grade :
15 Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A.Provides academic assistance to student-athletes:
1. Assists in enrollment procedures 2. Assists with admissions process 3. Provides student counseling, as requested 4. Assists with on-campus recruiting 5. Works with faculty and coaches, as needed, to monitor class attendance, study hall attendance, and reports on student progress, and performs other related tasks. B. Assists with departmental record keeping activities: 1. Assists with the maintenance of student-athlete records 2. Assists in the maintenance of current information on student-athletes' academic degree program 3. Assists in the maintenance of accurate records relative to student-athlete eligibility 4. Assists with reports and surveys related to academics C. Provides assistance with departmental liaison activities. 1. Provides liaison services with University faculty, as well as admissions and registrar personnel. 2. Assists with informing coaches on academic matters relative to Student-Athletes D. Performs related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility Supervision of student-workers, tutors, and/ or interns as needed. The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with at least 2-4 years of experience in an Athletic Academic Office on a university campus.Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with at least 4-5 years of experience in an Athletic Academic Office on a university campus.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills 2. Knowledge of Grades First 3. Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations 4. Excellent verbal/written communication skills 5. Computer /Technological skills 6. Able to work with a diverse group of people with various backgrounds, education levels, and cultural differences Working Conditions and Physical Effort- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
- Concentrates on documents for periods of time up to two hours in length.
- Types documents for periods of time up to an hour at a time without a break.
- Ability to work at night, and on weekends.
- Ability to meet deadlines, to work after hours, and to travel as needed on a limited basis.
- Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time.