Athletic Academic Advisor

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Salary: $41,100.00 - $45,000.00 Annually |

Location:

Cedar City, UT | Job Type: Full‑time Staff | Division:
Athletics | Job Number:  | FLSA:
Exempt

The Athletic Academic Advisor will provide individualized, tailored, and holistic academic support services for assigned student‑athletes, ensuring they exceed academic eligibility standards, satisfy NCAA Division I progress‑toward‑degree requirements, and graduate with their desired degree while maintaining strict adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

• Hold tailored academic advising meetings with student‑athletes, discussing chosen degree progression, NCAA DI PTD requirements, academic performance, and course selection/registration.
• Monitor academic progress: pull weekly grade reports, assign & monitor study hall hours, request progress reports from faculty, and set up personalized course tutoring sessions. Communicate information clearly to relevant coaching staff and administrators while adhering to FERPA.
• Perform and document periodic NCAA DI eligibility checks. Monitor progress throughout the semester and collaborate with the Athletic Eligibility Specialist and Faculty Athletics Representative to finalize terms‑end reports. Communicate concerns to compliance staff and administrators.
• Evaluate initial and continuing academic eligibility of incoming student‑athletes: perform transcript evaluations for incoming high‑school, 2‑4, 4‑2‑4, and 4‑4 transfer student‑athletes per NCAA DI requirements. Document and communicate evaluation information to appropriate staff.
• Take part in recruiting visits with coaching staff, meeting prospective student‑athletes and their families to discuss academic support services and the department’s commitment to academic success.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4‑Year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to navigate high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments with ease.
• Work effectively with diverse populations of student‑athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA DI bylaws, especially those related to initial and continuing eligibility (PTD).

• Master’s degree.
• 2‑3 years of experience working directly with student‑athletes in an advisory capacity.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

In accordance with Utah State Code §53A‑3‑410, appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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