Professional Athletics Academic Advisor III (Student Services Professional III)

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

In your cover letter, please describe how your personal advising philosophy compliments the "Life in the Balance" philosophy of NCAA Division II.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Under general direction of the Director of the Advising Center, the Professional Athletics Academic Advisor III is responsible for working as a team member with fellow Professional Academic Advisors and performs a wide variety of generally complex Student Services Professional work by providing comprehensive academic and eligibility advising services to student-athletes. This includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with student-athletes on their individualized educational pathways; creating academic plans and schedules; supporting students in making decisions concerning their learning experiences, academic goals, persistence, and timely graduation; and assisting in declaring majors/minors – all in conjunction with monitoring continuing academic eligibility and progress toward degree as outlined by the NCAA. The incumbent works collaboratively with other Professional Academic Advisors, university staff, faculty, administrators, and coaches to support the educational experience of the students, as well as perform other activities related to student success and academic advising. The incumbent applies a high degree of judgment in order to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred, but is not required. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of work experience. Knowledge of databases and student information systems highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office and Google Suite required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft, EAB Student Success Management System, NCAA Academic Portal, and/or ARMS preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred.

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,691 to $4,879 a month. This is a full time, exempt position which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption and thereafter comply with routine campus testing requirements. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more about the vaccination requirement at Sonoma State, please visit: https://covid19.sonoma.edu/ vaccine-requirement- information .

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to [email protected] . The ADA Coordinator is also available ([email protected] ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.