Academic Advisor I - Student Athlete

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Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Student Athlete Services - Academics

This professional academic advising position is responsible for assisting student-athletes by providing comprehensive academic advising and support service programs. Oversee academic support for various teams as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Services. Responsibilities would include being up to date on Georgia Southern, Sun Belt, and NCAA rules and regulations in regards to the academics of student-athletes. Will be responsible for providing various reports that tracks the eligibility of each student-athletes, progress towards degree, and progress to towards graduation.

• Provide students with in-depth information concerning course descriptions, prerequisites, and registration procedures  
• Create appropriate and individualized academic support plans and goals for high achieving and at-risk student athletes  
• Promote study skill development and diverse learning strategies  
• Communicate with athletics administration, coaching staff and faculty regarding student athlete progress  
• Monitor academic progress as it relates to the NCAA, the Sun Belt Conference, and Georgia Southern policies and regulations  
• Assist in recruiting prospective student athletes and their families to provide information regarding academics at Georgia Southern  
• Must meet weekly with respective coaches to discuss the academic progress of athletic teams  
• Meet regularly with new freshmen and at-risk student athletes to track academic progress  
• Collaborate with campus advising units in developing academic schedules, counseling regarding change of major requests and auditing student progress towards graduation  
• Assist student-athletes in identifying the various resources on campus that can help them navigate the college experience  
• Perform preliminary evaluation of transfer credits towards Georgia Southern policies and NCAA rules  
• Develop and maintain appropriate files and records  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

 $45,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

• Cover Letter

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to analyze data, ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control  
• Ability to interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation, and create financial reports and /or presentations  
• Ability to monitor and collect data and assess accuracy and integrity of data  
• Ability to problem solve, manage multiple assignments and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines  
• Ability to serve customers and respond to requests using tact and persuasion  

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Understanding of campus resources available to students
• Understanding of advisement theory and practices
• Familiar with and apply General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), competencies with accounting and other systems, financial and budget applications, and reporting conventions, and have ability to professionally interact with various levels of faculty and staff personnel while adhering to Institutional, State, and Federal laws, policies, and procedures  
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental and non-governmental accounting  

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated ability to utilize advisor resources at a basic level as required
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work alongside other campus resources

April 9, 2024

Application review may begin on March 19, 2024.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Travel may be required
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours to evenings and weekends

• Standard + Education