About the role#
Academic Services for Athletes provides holistic advising for Division I student-athletes from orientation through graduation. This role supports students in developing academic and life skills such as time management, goal setting, and personal accountability. You will work within University College to help students balance the demands of academics and athletics.
What you'll do#
- Provide academic and career advising to student-athletes for specific teams.
- Serve as a mentor and resource, making referrals as needed.
- Assist with orientation for new student-athletes.
- Monitor eligibility standards and communicate requirements to students and coaches.
- Maintain accurate records of student contacts and visits.
- Assist coaches with providing academic information to prospective students and their parents during recruiting efforts.
- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and coaching staff to support student needs.
- Monitor students on academic probation.
- Assist with data collection for reports, including Academic Progress rates and Graduation Success rates.
- Attend monthly compliance meetings and represent the department on university committees.
What you'll need#
- A Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience working with students in a college setting.
- A demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
- One year of student-athlete academic support work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 12-month, on-site position based in Boone, North Carolina.
- The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, though some evening and weekend work is required.
- Salary range is $48,000 to $49,000.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a public institution of higher education based in Boone, North Carolina. Founded in 1899, the university operates as part of the University of North Carolina system. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs to its students. The organization employs over 6,000 people across its campuses.
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