Academic Advisor
Company: University of Rhode Island
Location: kingston
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/30/2022 with
anticipated renewal. APPLICATION DEADLINE : The search will remain open until the
position has been filled. First consideration will be given to
applications received by April 16, 2021. Second consideration may
be given to applications received by April 30, 2021. Applications
received subsequent to second consideration date (April 30, 2021)
may not be given full consideration. BASIC FUNCTION : Serve as Academic Advisor/Learning Specialist, advising
student-athletes and working to ensure that their academic needs
are met and that at risk students meet NCAA academic progress
requirements. Work with student data management systems.
Collaborate with other advisors/learning specialists, and with the
Associate Athletic Director and the Assistant Dean of UCAS to
maximize academic support services for student athletes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Conduct regular individual and group advising meetings with
student-athletes and prepare reports to document their academic
progress and NCAA continuing academic eligibility. Coordinate services to proactively address the academic needs of
student-athletes (i.e., learning disabilities
identification/testing, tutoring, study skills, time management,
etc.). Maintain close communication with athletic directors and coaches
regarding academic progress of student-athletes. Require student-athletes to meet with their academic major
advisor at least once a semester for early registration purposes
and for review of degree progress. Communicate individual course requirements to each student,
assist in short- and long-term planning for meeting those
requirements, and prepare reports outlining each students
progress. Manage student athlete study hall including hiring, training,
and scheduling of undergraduate student workers. Use software to manage and report student athlete study hall
hours. Collaborate with the Academic Enhancement Center for shared
software needs. Maintain regular communications with faculty regarding
individual students progress within the classroom and other
non-academic issues, and discuss appropriate intervention. Collaborate with other athletic advisors to support student
athlete success and participate in department programming. Ensure the availability of testing and support services for
student-athletes with learning disabilities. Collaborate with the Compliance staff in the monitoring of the
NCAA Academic Progress Rate ( APR ), to include tracking and
projections, and the development and implementation of improvement
plans. Meet with prospective student-athletes during official and
unofficial visits as needed, be available to work evenings and
weekends and team travel as needed. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Participate in Student-Athlete Affairs/Life Skills programming
for all student-athletes, including personal development, career
development, and leadership activities. Assist in coordinating Ram Skills Day; an orientation for all
first year student athletes. Prepare and manage the Student-Athlete Affairs Program
budget. Design and coordinate campus and community outreach
opportunities for student-athletes. Shared responsibility for annual revisions of the
student-athlete handbook. Maintain strict adherence to NCAA , Conference, and University
policies and regulations. LICENSES , TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT : Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and
spreadsheet software. REQUIRED : 1. Masters degree in education, student personnel, counseling,
psychology, sports administration, or related field with a minimum
of two years of experience in higher education (including graduate
assistantships) OR Bachelors degree and a minimum of five years
full-time experience in academic advising in higher education. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the
delivery of academic services for student-athlete populations. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of student data management
systems. 4. Demonstrated ability to work with students who are
academically "at risk. 5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication
skills. 6. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication
skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse
groups/populations. 8. Appointment subject to NCAA violation report clearance. PREFERRED : 1. Demonstrated experience working with academic support
programs for NCAA Division I student-athletes. 2. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of NCAA Academic
Progress Rate ( APR ) and academic eligibility requirements. 3. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft, TutorTrak,
Brightspace, Starfish and ARMS Software. 4. Demonstrated experience with identifying and coordinating
testing and support services for student-athletes with learning
disabilities. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO
REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES . This position is not substantially exposed to adverse
environmental conditions. Please attach the following 4 ( PDF ) documents to your online
Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. (#3) Other Document A required, one-page statement addressing:
Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of
inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work. (#4) Other the names and contact information of three
professional references (pdf doc).
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Keywords: University of Rhode Island, Warwick , Academic Advisor, Other , kingston, Rhode Island
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