Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

Job title:

Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

Company

San Diego State University

Job description

The Academic Advisor is dedicated to supporting student-athletes at San Diego State University by providing individualized academic assistance. This position will collaborate closely with the Learning Services team to coordinate appropriate support services tailored to the academic needs of assigned student-athletes. The Academic Advisor will develop a comprehensive plan that includes tutoring, writing support, time management, and campus resources to enhance the academic success of student-athletes. This plan will feature regular communication with student-athletes through in-person meetings, drop-in visits, and email.Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized academic support for student-athletes
• Coordinate with the Learning Services team to meet the academic needs of assigned student-athletes
• Develop and implement integrated plans for academic success, including tutoring, writing support, time management, and campus resources
• Maintain regular communication with student-athletes via in-person meetings, drop-in visits, and email
• Submit weekly progress reports to appropriate stakeholders
• Collaborate with Student-Athlete Academic Support Services staff and campus resources to best support the academic needs of student-athletes

If you are passionate about helping student-athletes achieve academic success and have strong coordination and communication skills, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on our campus community. Apply now!Position Information

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025 with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department SummaryThe Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.Student-Athlete Academic Support Services provides a wide variety of professional services and activities ranging from pre-admission guidance and diagnostic testing to admission to the University, through post-graduation. The purpose of the program’s services and activities is to assist and support student-athletes in achieving high academic success and personal integrity while progressing toward a degree objective. Services and activities include a specialized student-athlete orientation, pre-admission counseling, referrals to campus resources, holistic student-athlete development programming, academic improvement sessions, tutoring, and individual academic, competency, and eligibility advising and guidance.For more information regarding the Athletics Department, .Education and ExperienceEquivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Equivalent amounts of graduate level, job-related education may be substituted for the required experience.Key Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in a related field (or working towards completion of a master’s degree in a related field) is preferred.
• Prior experience working with student-athletes in a Division I academic services program.
• High-level knowledge of NCAA rules and progress towards degree completion.
• Possession of long-term goal to work in the field of student-athlete academic support services departments.

Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,841 per month.Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click .CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,841 – $6,884 per month.Diversity and Community at SDSUAt SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click .At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.Supplemental InformationInitial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on November 25, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by November 24, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.The person holding this position is 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.San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person’s identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click .SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.Advertised: Nov 08, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
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Expected salary

$4841 per month

Location

San Diego, CA

Job date

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:26:04 GMT

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