Academic Advisor

**Job Description** =================== **POSITION SUMMARY:  Please submit a resume and cover letter** The Academic Advisor-Athletics position will provide a small number of student-athletes with critical writing support, while working to improve their reading and vocabulary skills so as to make them more effective college-level writers.  This position will also oversee those students in various required study hall sessions. **JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:**  * Review all academic objectives of the assigned students prior to each study sessions. (25%) * Teach and promote study skills, including but not limited to note-taking, reading comprehension, and test-taking strategies. (25%) * Teach and promote time management skills. (25%) * Assist in referring assigned students to the appropriate support personnel. (20%) * Provide weekly reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics or to student-athlete’s assigned athletic advisor. (5%)  **CONTACTS****:**  This position will require consistent communication with the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and the student-athlete’s assigned athletic advisor to discuss the latter’s academic progress.  This position will require, at times, communication with appropriate coaches and support staff, as coordinated by the Assistant Athletic Director. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED****:**  Supervise student-athletes on a consistent basis. **WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:** * Office environment (sitting, standing, walking, typing) * Occasional nights & weekend work **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Must possess excellent writing, communication and editorial skills. * Knowledge of basic college-level writing as well as an understanding about the nature of writing for an academic audience is required. * Ability to maintain a professional and positive teacher/student relationship. * Must be able to assess the academic preparedness and writing skills of the assigned students and then enact an academic enhancement plan. * Adherence to all NCAA, Atlantic-10 and University rules and regulations is required. **EDUCATION:** Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in a liberal arts discipline. **SCHEDULE:**   Hourly, less than 20 hours per week.  Monday through Friday, some evenings and weekends.  **Pay Range:**   $15.00 to $22 per hour, non-exempt