Assistant Director, Athletic Academic Advising

$72,228 - $81,264/Yr

California State University - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Advising at CSUN plays a crucial role in leading the athletic academic advising processes within the Matador Achievement Center (MAC). This position involves providing training and support to academic advisors, advising student-athletes on degree requirements and NCAA regulations, and ensuring compliance with NCAA progress toward degree rules. The role also includes serving as a liaison to various campus support services and overseeing the advisement process in the MAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead all athletic academic advising processes in the MAC.
• Provide training, insight, and support to athletic academic advisors.
• Advise student-athletes on degree requirements and NCAA academic rules and regulations.
• Monitor and track NCAA progress toward degree rules and communicate this information to supervisors and coaches.
• Complete preliminary NCAA transfer evaluations of prospective student-athletes.
• Provide academic support for assigned teams and participate in recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.
• Serve as a liaison to other campus support services including advisement centers and major departments.
• Oversee the advisement process in the MAC, including leading meetings and onboarding new advisors.
• Assist with coordinating academic support requirements for assigned teams and update advisement program manuals as needed.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience, including advising students individually and in groups.
• Upper-division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution is preferred.
• A Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Expert knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices of the program area.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.
• Working knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Tuition waiver
• Excellent benefits package