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Title: Advisor, Academic Athletics & Tutor Coordinator

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5+

Additional Schedule Details: Flexible Schedule required. Occasional Evenings and weekend availability as needed

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Kate Johnson

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An EKU Athletic Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic support to student athletes in making progress toward a degree through advising, mentoring, tutoring and other supportive efforts. In addition, this position is responsible for the oversight of the tutoring program including hiring, training and monitoring the Bratzke Tutor program according to established standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree Required in the areas related to Student Personnel, Counseling or Higher Education administration or related field.

Experience: At least one year of related experience would be required for new staff to become fully competent in the skills of the job.

Knowledge of NCAA academic rules and regulations regarding eligibility.

Flexible schedule including evening and weekend work as needed

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of General Advising Practices.
Detail Oriented and ability to work with Diverse Student Populations.
Knowledge of Degreeworks, Banner, SLATE

Job Duties:

• 40% - Administers and monitors a comprehensive academic support program for assigned teams and student-athletes. Provides academic advising and mentoring to student-athletes. This can include assisting in choice of academic majors in matters related to goal setting, curriculum choice and related areas. - (Essential)
• 20% - Provides oversight of the tutoring program for student athletes; Selects, hires and trains tutors according to established standards. - (Essential)
• 10% - Schedules all requested tutoring sessions for each semester; Assigns tutors to student athletes as required and according to identified needs; identifies campus resources for student referrals as needed. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist the Athletic Compliance Office and EKU Registrar with monitoring student-athlete academic progress, transcript evaluations, certification process and NCAA Eligibility monitoring. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. Analyzing and summarizing student athletes' data for academic reports, scholarships and academic awards and more. - (Essential)
• 10% - Communicate frequently with campus partners, faculty, staff, administration and Coaches related to assigned student-athletes. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.