Academic Advisor

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Academic Advisor-Athletics assists in the development and coordination of academic assistance programs designed to enable student-athletes to receive appropriate and timely academic assistance. The Academic Advisor-Athletics assists assigned students in the development of academic schedules appropriate for their stated educational goals and directs students to resources within the University that provide assistance in making career/academic major choices, as appropriate.

Description of Primary Duties

To assist the department of athletics with student athletes and their academic success and satisfactory progress monitoring for NCAA purposes, academic advising of student athletes, monitor class attendance and progress, and resources for career development.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Guidance and Counseling, Sports Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Experience as an academic advisor is preferred; academic advising experience with student-athletes is preferred.

Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Computer literacy, particularly in word processing and database management are required.

Scope: The position may require occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21162.htm

Open Date: 12/16/2024

Close Date: (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants

The First Date of Consideration is January 6, 2025.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.