Academic Counselor

Academics for Student-Athletes is seeking two Academic Counselors. These are full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty positions.

The Academic Counselor within Academics for Student Athletes provides academic support services and counsel to student-athletes as assigned. This position acts as the liaison among coaches, teaching faculty, staff, and student-athletes; works collaboratively with other units across campus in efforts to assist student-athletes effectively; and monitors and tracks the academic performance and eligibility of assigned student-athletes to ensure compliance with institutional standards and NCAA requirements.

45% SERVE AS ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

• Meet regularly with assigned students to provide counsel regarding academic performance and academic requirements.

• Proactively counsel and assist student-athletes in identifying academic needs, concerns, and solutions, before, during and after their student journey.

• Support the transfer student-athlete process.

• Develop individualized academic support plans for assigned students.

• Direct assigned student-athletes throughout the priority advisement process, registration, and degree declaration, in conjunction with major college advisors, culminating in successful and timely graduation.

• Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA APR data reporting, requirements, and implications to best serve athletic programs.

• Support the implementation of ASA’s Academic Support Programs provided to student-athletes.

• Serve as a general resource for assigned student-athletes regarding campus, academics, and NCAA rules and regulations

35% OVERSEE ACADEMIC MONITORING AND INTERVENTION

• Monitor assigned student athletes’ academic performance and continuing eligibility to ensure compliance with institutional standards and NCAA requirements.

• Provide recommendations and intervention strategies to student-athletes based on ongoing collection of academic performance data from faculty, student-athletes, and ASA staff.

• Collaborate with the Learning Specialist team each term to identify the most appropriate academic service plan for each student-athlete on designated teams.

• Travel with teams when deemed necessary to provide academic support to students while away from campus for an extended period. The decision to travel is made in consultation with the Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director and Director of ASA.

15% COMMUNICATE WITH COACHES AND CAMPUS PARTNERS

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and regular communication with coaches, sport supervisors, athletic department staff, faculty, and other campus partners.

• Manage the compilation and timely dissemination of detailed student-athlete academic reports and updates to coaches, Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director, and Director of ASA.

• Meet regularly with coaches to report and discuss detailed current and future student-athlete academic progress and requirements as well as potential program implications.

• Meet with prospective student-athletes (and their family members) on their official recruiting visits to OSU, as requested by coaching staffs and where appropriate.

5% TEAM CONTRIBUTIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER DUTIES

• Accept additional responsibilities and assignments at the direction of the Head Academic Counselor/Assistant Director and Director of ASA.

• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment and maintain respectful professional working relationships.

• Attend and actively engage in staff meetings, training, professional development experiences, and opportunities. Hold membership in and participate in N4A.

• Regularly collaborate with co-workers, campus partners, athletic department partners, and supervisor to successfully achieve mutually sought goals for the department and University.

• Support the BEST Summer Bridge program operations.