Athletic Academic Advisor (2 Positions)

About the role

The Student-Athlete Resource Center Department at San José State University supports the University's academic mission and collaboratively works with the campus community to enhance student success. Reporting to the Managing Director of the Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC), the Athletic Academic Advisor provides academic coaching, advising, analysis, and assessment to student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic coaching and support to a cohort of students
• Develop and implement an asset-based and strengths-based approach while using a case management strategy
• In conjunction with college and other student success centers, monitor academic progress by leveraging early support systems and implement systems that offer timely interventions to support student needs
• Develop and implement a student communication plan that aligns with university policies, deadlines, events, and specific supports needed at certain times in the semester
• Participate in college and university-wide programs and events that support student success to ameliorate equity gaps
• Serve as a liaison to the coaching staff of assigned teams and assist with the development and monitoring of academic support programs of the Gadway and YUH Academic Centers

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience
• A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience
• A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA policies and procedures related to academic support
• Knowledge of Student development theories and principles, retention strategies, and program development
• Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior, and techniques and methods of interviewing/connecting with students for the purposes of effective holistic academic student support
• Knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality guidelines
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with individuals/groups
• Ability to recognize and refer students to appropriate student services and resources in a timely manner, and keep good working relationships with the units providing these student services/resources
• Ability to be available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Skills

• Knowledge of Student development theories and principles, retention strategies, and program development
• Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior, and techniques and methods of interviewing/connecting with students for the purposes of effective holistic academic student support
• Knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality guidelines
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with individuals/groups
• Ability to recognize and refer students to appropriate student services and resources in a timely manner, and keep good working relationships with the units providing these student services/resources
• Ability to be available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Benefits

Compensation Classification: Student Services Professional III
Anticipated Hiring Salary: up to $5,667/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,540/month - $7,893/month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.

Pay

Up to $5,667/month

Schedule

N/A