Athletics Academic Advisor II

Job Title Athletics Academic Advisor II Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Athletic Administration Proposed Minimum Salary $4,166.
67 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Athletic Academic Advisor II, under general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of , advises undergraduate student-athletes concerning their career goals and academic requirements.
Attends state, regional and national athletic academic advising professional meetings and specialized training sessions.
Keeps the Office of Athletic Compliance abreast through regularly scheduled meetings.
Responsibilities: Provides academic advising for students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA), National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A), and appropriate academic advising and student development theories.
Assist the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance with individual team certifications; perform administrative duties that are essential to the daily functioning of the office by monitoring overall NCAA Compliance; assist student-athletes with establishing and revising the semester and annual goals in addition to implementing an action plan to achieve their goal.
Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
Provides students with proactive referrals to appropriate resources and timely reminders, and other targeted individual and group communications using email, texting, and social media.
Collaborates with members of the campus community in student retention initiatives.
Seeks opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and task forces across campus to advocate for students.
Conducts research on topics within the field of academic advising and assists in organizing activities for professional development.
Keeps current on NCAA, SWAC, and PVAMU rules and regulations around student-athlete issues.
Has thorough knowledge of NCAA policies, procedures, and rules that impact student-athlete eligibility and graduation.
Submits weekly academic updates to the head coach or designee to ensure student-athletes are tracking to maintain their athletic eligibility and are on track to graduate.
Use EAB Navigate (student success platform) to maintain notes on caseload for more intensive advising.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge of student information systems, degree planning, and degree audits.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Other Requirements: May work some evenings and weekends.
Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application.
Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.
Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.
Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc.
will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted.
Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.
edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements: All positions are security sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
All positions are security-sensitive.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.