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Title:Senior Academic Advisor - Athletic Academic Advisor (Internal Applicants Only)
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 8. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Professional
Department:Athletics
Division:Office of the President
Open Date:03/08/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years of experience in Academic Advising or related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Must be a current Sam Houston State University employee in order to be considered for this position.
Serves as Senior Academic Advisor to Student Athletes and helps design programs relevant to students in their academic pursuits.
Primary Responsibilities:Monitors and tracks athletic eligibility and student-athlete academic progress. Works with on campus advisors to ensure progress toward graduation for student-athletes. Assists student-athletes in developing academic plans. Maintain current and accurate knowledge of University catalogs for all majors, minors and pre-professional programs to determine how these elements impact continuing academic eligibility for athletic participation Provides assistance in course scheduling (registration). Communicates student-athletes’ academic progress, grade checks and class attendance to coaches. Provides information to student-athletes, coaches and University stakeholders regarding institutional polices, academic requirements and athletic eligibility. Assists in the completion of continuing eligibility certification. Acts as a liaison between student-athletes and faculty, academic departments, and student services personnel across campus. Participates in the recruiting process by meeting with prospective student-athletes in assigned sports. Assists in the development of student-athlete orientation, career, personal and professional development programs. Assists with preparation, submission and validation of data required for the NCAA, APR and Graduation Rates and other academic institutional reports as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Regular contacts with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38467
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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