Transfer Coordinator & Academic Counselor, Department of Athletics

About the role

Provides academic counseling and support in areas of course oversight, registration procedures, progress toward degree requirements, and career planning for student-athletes in designated sports within Wake Forest University and NCAA guidelines. Responsible for coordinating the Wake Forest University athletics admissions screening process and ensuring that all NCAA eligibility requirements and Wake Forest University admission requirements for transfer prospective student-athletes are met. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.

Responsibilities

• Work with prospective transfer student-athletes through the Wake Forest transfer admission process
• Evaluate transcripts for transfer students and communicate with the appropriate Student-Athlete Services counselor on progress‑toward‑degree requirements
• Communicate with coaches, academic staff and compliance staff daily regarding any potential deficiencies, challenges or developments with a prospective student‑athlete’s case
• Assist the Eligibility Coordinator as an additional athletics liaison to the admissions office, maintaining the admissions spreadsheet and ensuring accuracy based on recruitment status
• Track student‑athlete academic success
• Assist the Eligibility Coordinator with completion of academic reads for prospective student‑athletes on ARMS
• Provide academic counseling for student‑athletes and teams as assigned
• Monitor academic performance and prepare academic reports for designated sports
• Develop individualized academic support plans for student‑athletes and provide one‑on‑one academic assistance as needed
• Develop strong working relationships to emphasize the value of education and the development of self‑reliance
• Assist compliance officer and certifying officer in the NCAA certification and tracking process
• Recommend and nominate student‑athletes for awards and scholarships
• Conduct academic meetings with recruits for assigned sports
• Maintain open and consistent contact with coaches, athletic counselors, faculty and University support staff
• Assist with recruiting weekends and new student‑athlete orientation activities
• Adhere to and enforce all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the Atlantic Coast Conference, the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence programs
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and changes related to compliance in intercollegiate athletics
• Maintain current working knowledge of academic eligibility rules and procedures of the University, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and NCAA
• Ensure compliance with all applicable University, ACC, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1‑3 years experience advising student‑athletes at the Division I level
• Experience in Division I NCAA Compliance, University Admissions, University Registrar’s Office
• Master’s degree or experience in NCAA Division I campus athletics compliance office preferred
• Responsible for own work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of NCAA academic eligibility and recruiting rules and procedures
• Ability to lead and guide Division I student‑athletes in their pursuit of a college degree
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours as needed

Schedule

Full time