Academic Counselor & Tutor Coordinator

Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team—people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

About the role

Responsible for advising, counseling, and monitoring the academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes. This includes managing academic records and preparing bi-annual academic progress reports and summaries. This role also assists in the implementation of the NCAA Student Affairs programming to meet student-athletes' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement to an assigned group of identified student-athletes from various sports, including those identified as "at-risk".
• Develop, implement, and monitor the implementation of individualized evidence-based academic support plans for identified student-athletes.
• Assess and evaluate the academic needs and prescribe additional academic assistance as needed.
• Prepare regular academic reports for coaching staff and various administrators regarding the academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes to discuss the college's philosophy as it regards student-athletes and the support programs offered at Marquette University.
• Organize activities related to freshmen orientation, summer bridge program, and other programs as assigned by the Executive Athletic Director for Academics.
• Monitor and supervise academic progress of assigned student-athletes through one-to-one meetings, coordination of support services, and academic updates from professors.
• Address learning techniques such as note-taking and test preparation.
• Conduct annual audit of academic progress relative to NCAA, Big East, and University requirements.
• Supervise tutors (professional and student) that work with assigned student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in special education, counseling, higher education, education, student development, athletic administration, or related field.
• One to three years of experience in athletic academic counseling or related experience.
• 2-5 years of experience working in the college academic setting.
• Familiarity with college academic environment at an advising/teaching level.
• Previous experience with "at-risk" students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of Marquette registration and admissions programs.
• Working knowledge of Teamworks to track student-athletes' study hall attendance and to request and review progress reports from faculty.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and comfort level with technology.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Must be available evenings and weekends.
• Travel required for position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education, counseling, higher education, education, student development, athletic administration, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement.

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