Athletics Academic Advisor

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This is a full-time
professional position within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center, a comprehensive support services unit for intercollegiate student-athletes.
The Athletics Academic Advisor reports to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services and is charged with managing all
aspects of academic support for student-athletes on assigned teams, and monitoring their academic progress, NCAA eligibility requirements
and progress toward graduation. This position requires consistent and open communication with coaches and staff, knowledge of best practices
in college student advising, and a thorough understanding of NCAA and Big 12 Conference guidelines and regulations.

Duties:

• Provide academic advisement and personal counseling for student-athletes on assigned teams.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes on assigned teams; coordinate academic support and offer career and personal
  guidance.
• Educate student-athletes on NCAA academic legislation and personal responsibility.
• Support incoming
  student-athletes through their transition to college; schedule regular appointments and assist with developing daily and weekly
  objectives.
• Promote positive working relationships with college advisors and faculty throughout campus.
• Utilize
  standard grade reports to communicate student-athlete progress to appropriate constituents.
• Monitor student-athletes’ NCAA
  academic eligibility through the use of University student systems and established internal degree-tracking forms.
• Administer the
  procedures for the coordination and delivery of academic services including mentoring, tutoring, and grade report tracking systems.
• Assist student-athletes with scheduling of courses, ensuring that course schedules are balanced and meet their academic needs and
  interests.
• Communicate with coaches of assigned teams through scheduled academic meetings; regularly and promptly share detailed
  information regarding the ongoing academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Assist with the recruiting process during
  prospective student-athletes’ visits to campus.
• Regularly communicate the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the
  Director; make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services.
• Support department and campus-wide student success
  efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work.

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Education: Bachelor Degree

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of
  data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to communicate well and
  build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Able to work well with
  interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Knowledge of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students.
• Demonstrated understanding of NCAA rules and regulations governing, but not limited to, academics, satisfactory progress, eligibility,
  and academic integrity.

Preferences:

• Master’s Degree, or in process of completing a graduate degree
  program.
• At least one year of experience as an academic counselor or advisor for student-athletes at the Division I level.
• At least one year of demonstrated successful experience applying learning strategies with a diverse population of Division I
  student-athletes.
• Proficiency and/or familiarity with Banner software.
• Proficiency in using computer software such as
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 Conference rules and regulations governing,
  but not limited to, academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

Certifications: None

Advertised
Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions, communicate and see including color, depth perception
  and clarity

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions:

• If you are selected
  as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view
  the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

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