Athletic Academic Advisor

Job Description:

The Athletic Academic Advisor will oversee academic support services for sports teams assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics. This position will work closely with student-athletes in the review of class scheduling, tutoring, or study skill needs. The Athletic Academic Advisor will communicate as needed with appropriate coaching staff regarding student-athlete advising, academic and athletic eligibility issues. The Athletic Academic Advisor will work cooperatively with professional college advisors, registrar, and compliance to help ensure student-athlete progress-toward-degree completion according to NCAA, conference, and Southern Utah University guidelines.

Proposed Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating and monitoring student-athletes' degree progress and NCAA academic eligibility; assigning and verifying study hall hours and coordinating tutorial sessions; and conducting proactive mentoring with identified at-risk student-athletes.


• Reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.


• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree is required.


• Master's degree in counseling, education, educational psychology, higher education, or similar field preferred.


• Previous experience working with diverse and historically underserved populations preferred.


• Previous experience working with students in a higher education setting preferred.


• Must possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedure; policies, procedures and guidelines established by SUU and the NCAA; skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database and word processing software; learn office and university-specific software; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; set priorities and complete assignments on time; establish and maintain a good rapport with coaches, students, & staff; work effectively and patiently with students; provide support for student development with demonstrable concern for students; identify problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions; and work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume


• Cover Letter


• Contact information for 3 professional references

Southern Utah University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.